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Numbers inch down By AMBER DILLEYGlasgow Daily Times Technicians, machine operators and sales representatives have been on the list all four years in various rankings.
Manpower’s research shows that even with record unemployment rates in many regions, employers are having trouble finding workers. “While talk as slowed in the U.S. about the pending talent shortage, it is becoming more clear that there is a talent disconnect,” said Melanie Holmes, vice president of World of Work Solutions for Manpower North America. “Our workforce needs to be more open to retraining and upskilling for jobs that are in demand. And, our government, business leaders and educational facilities need to take action together to ensure students are being enticed to enter these fields.” Locally, Western Kentucky University’s campuses offer programs through the Barren River Area Development District office to help people upskill. The office provides a wide variety of programs that have retraining services for dislocated or laid off workers, said Helena Chase, local area representative response coordinator. “WKU is one of many of the providers that service our dislocated workers,” she said. “As far as the specific careers, we do have a number of people go into nursing. People retain those jobs and make very good, self-sufficient wages. For engineering, they are definitely in demand. If you have a true degree and the experience to back it up — employers are looking for that.” WKU-Glasgow has seen more people taking advantage of the two-year program or to continue their education. “They are actually returning to school on these programs and continuing their education or beginning their education,” said Director Juanita Bayless. “We’re seeing them coming for the technology campus and for WKU’s programs. We are seeing more folks in our county and surrounding counties who are coming in to look at the programs and many actually enrolling in classes.” 
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