THE EASTERN KENTUCKY RUNWAY RECOMPETE PLAN, LED BY SHAPING OUR APPALACHIAN REGION (SOAR), AIMS TO CONNECT PRIME-AGE RESIDENTS TO RESOURCES AND TRAINING FOR GOOD JOBS IN A REGION OF EASTERN KENTUCKY HEAVILY IMPACTED BY THE DECLINE OF COAL MINING. SECTORS OF FOCUS INCLUDE HEALTHCARE, RENEWABLE ENERGY, AND REMOTE JOBS. THIS PROJECT WILL PROVIDE FUNDING FOR PROGRAM SUPPORT STAFF, ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF, AND PROJECT OVERSIGHT TO ENSURE SUCCESS FOR PAEG INDIVIDUALS.