BSACAP announces 2016 Head Start Teaching Staff of the Year
The winning teaching team, Ramona Stewart (left) and Misty Knott (right), pose next to the library nook they won for their classroom at James A. Duff Elementary School. Teamwork, joy, and a deep love of children are the
Youth Program gives Martin Co. woman a head start on her career
Kyla Horn, of Martin County, participated in BSACAP’s Youth Program and landed an internship with The Mountain Citizen in order to help her on her way to a successful career in journalism. The Youth Program is open to students
BSACAP to start LIHEAP pre-registration for elderly and disabled on Oct. 17
Big Sandy Area Community Action Program (BSACAP) is offering pre-registration for the Subsidy portion of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The pre-registration will begin on Monday, Oct. 17, and last until October 31. BSACAP Executive Director James Michael
Fall into the New Season with a New Career and the Pike County Job Club
It’s time to turn over a new leaf in your search for a new career by coming to the Pike County Job Club! With practical lessons and expert-led activities planned to help get you back to work, Job Clubs in
Fall into the New Season with a New Career and the Martin County Job Club
It’s time to turn over a new leaf in your search for a new career by coming to the Martin County Job Club! With practical lessons and expert-led activities planned to help get you back to work, Job Clubs in
Pike County woman earns scholarship, creates better life with BSACAP
Cassondra Smith stands with her young son outside of her apartment at the Scholar House in Pikeville. Smith participated in Big Sandy Area Community Action Program’s In-School Youth Program and was a recent recipient of the Community Services Block
Big Sandy Area Community Action Program distributes over $7,000 in scholarships
Each year Big Sandy Area Community Action Program (BSACAP) is afforded the opportunity to present students in their service area with scholarships to help them attend college or vocational school. The scholarships are made possible through the Community Services Block
Miner turns barber after layoff with help from BSACAP
Michael Lowe was laid off from his work as a coal miner but is now working as a barber at Goodfellas Barbershop on Division Street in Pikeville after taking advantage of the educational opportunities provided by the Hiring Our
Local miners’ work ethic valued across state
Job seekers were able to fill out their electronic application and have a same day job interview with Rogers Group at a recent job fair held at the Pike County Public Library hosted by Big Sandy Area Community Action
