WORK-Lexington

FREE Summer Career Exploration Camps for Middle School Students!

Looking for a fun and meaningful summer opportunity for your rising 6th–8th grader? ☀️

WORK-Lexington is offering FREE hands-on Career Exploration Camps this summer where students can explore careers in:
🔧 Skilled Trades
💻 Technology & Business
🏥 Healthcare

Students will participate in interactive activities, visit local businesses, meet professionals, and learn about exciting career pathways right here in Lexington!

✨ Hands-on learning
✨ Real-world experiences
✨ Career exploration
✨ Completely FREE

Give your student the opportunity to discover their future this summer!

📍 Lexington, KY
📅 Limited spots available - register today!
https://www.lexingtonky.gov/economic-development/workforce-development/career-exploration-camp

Check out the Second Chance Job Fair on May 28th!

Come see us today at the Veterans Stand Down Event at the Kentucky Career Center - Bluegrass until 2PM.

Check out the latest WORK-Lexington newsletter to stay in the loop on exciting events, workforce opportunities, and community highlights happening across our city. From career programs to local initiatives, May is packed with ways to get involved and stay connected.

Take a few minutes to explore what’s new and see how you can be part of the momentum!

🌟 Summer Career Exploration Camp for Middle Schoolers!🌟

Looking for a fun, free, and meaningful way for your student to spend the summer? The WORK-Lexington Program is offering an exciting Career Exploration Camp designed just for rising 6th–8th graders!

Students will get hands-on experience exploring different career paths, building real-world skills, and discovering their interests all in a supportive, engaging environment.

🔧 Explore careers in fields like technology, healthcare, skilled trades, and more
🎯 Participate in interactive activities and team projects
🤝 Learn from local professionals and mentors
📚 Build confidence and future-ready skills

Apply at:
https://www.lexingtonky.gov/economic-development/workforce-development/career-exploration-camp

Join Fifth Third Bank tomorrow, April 21st at 4 p.m. at the Davis Park Workforce Center to learn about Identity Theft and how to protect your finances!

Thanks to our partnerships with the Kentucky Career Center - Bluegrass and Forklift University we had a great start to our first day of Forklift Certification Training!

Join us for the LFUCG Clean Slate Expungement Clinic on May 21st from 1:00–4:00 PM at the Davis Park Workforce Center, 501 De Roode Street.

This is a great opportunity to take the next step forward by learning about and beginning the expungement process. Whether you're just exploring your options or ready to move ahead, support will be available on-site to guide you.

✔️ Registration is encouraged
✔️ Walk-ins are welcome

Community partners and local employers will be set up outside, so you can connect to valuable resources and even explore job opportunities while you're there.