In order for Kentucky to remain competitive for new and existing industries, our counties must promote the availability of a skilled workforce.  To provide business and industry with the assurance of the availability of this resource, the Kentucky Workforce Investment Board (KWIB) has implemented a program to certify counties as “work-ready”.  Northern Kentucky explored the potential for our region to become a Certified Work  Ready Community on February 7, 2012 with a presentation by Tom West, Executive Director for the KWIB, and Crystal Gibson, KWIB member.  The NKADD, N. Ky. Chamber, and the N. Ky. Education Council hosted the meeting.  For more information, contact Barbara Stewart at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it