Thanks to a finding from the Workforce Investment Act, the Kentucky Career Center has implemented a “Rapid Response” program for the workers from the Henderson County operation to provide careers training or help pursuing other opportunities.
Some of the presentations on offer include resume assistance, testing to meet job requirements and understanding unemployment insurance.
The sessions will be held November 15 at 3pm and 5pm at the mine headquarters office on State Highway 1078 South, in Henderson.
WIA’s “Rapid Response” is a free early-intervention service for businesses and workers impacted by layoffs and plant closures.
Patriot miners unable to attend can contact Michelle Drake on (270) 686-2542 for information.
Missouri-based Patriot Coal announced November 2 that the layoffs would come by the end of the year.
The Bluegrass complex includes the Patriot surface mine and Grand Eagle preparation plant.
The producer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization in July.
