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Hyster-Yale referred Hatton to a training program at Eastern Kentucky University’s Center for Career and Workforce Development where he could learn the advanced skills he would need as a manager. He received his promotion in June 2017, and now holds a new leadership position within the company. “The Basic and Advanced Programs from Workforce Development were very informative and have helped me grow in the workplace,” Hatton said. “I am now in a leadership role, and I am grateful for the opportunity.” Hatton isn’t the only Kentuckian who has been able to advance his life and income through further education. In the last year, 37 in-depth workforce
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The Basic and Advanced Programs from Workforce Development were very informative and have helped me grow in the workplace. I am now in a leadership role, and I am grateful for the opportunity.
ANTHONY HATTON HYSTER-YALE
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Anthony Hatton had been working toward a promotion for three years at his company, HysterYale, a material handling group in Berea, Kentucky. While already an expert in the technical aspects of his job, his busy schedule made it nearly impossible to learn the supervisory skills he would need to effectively manage others.
development programs were provided throughout eastern Kentucky, with enrollment exceeding 375 students. In alignment with Kentucky’s emphasis on work-ready skills, EKU Workforce Development currently partners with more than 75 manufacturing industries throughout the service region.