Gov. Andy Beshear highlighted Kentucky's continued investment in workforce training initiatives as he announced over $1.6 million in state support has been approved through the Bluegrass State Skills Corp. (BSSC) to assist with the training and development of nearly 5,000 Kentucky workers.

This month's approvals included workforce training support in the WAVE listening area for 227 workers Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems in Edmonton, 200 trainees at Goose Creek Candles in Liberty.