Metcalfe County Schools among highest for post-education job placement rate in Kentucky

METCALFE CO., Ky.- Some good news from Metcalfe County schools this week as officials are still celebrating a big achievement. According to the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, Metcalfe County is one of only two counties in the state with the highest job placement rate!

This week, the school system gave a big congratulations to their Student Employment Coordinators, Krissy Billingsley and Becca Neal.

The three-year case success rate for the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation cases across Kentucky was 27.8%, meaning slightly more than 1 in 4 OVR consumers achieved a successful case outcome. According to the office, a breakdown of success rates across Kentucky counties revealed significant disparities.

These rates are calculated by dividing the total number of successful case closures by the total number of cases closed in each county during the three-year review period. The data showcased notable regional patterns, with certain counties achieving higher success rates likely due to better resource allocation, efficient service delivery, and robust support systems. Conversely, lower success rates in other countries may indicate a need for improved strategies and support mechanisms.

Here’s where all of our South Central Kentucky counties are placed. These are listed in alphabetical order, not numerical.

1. Adair: 46.5%
2. Allen: 29.7%
3. Barren: 39.9%
4. Casey: 36.9%
5. Clinton: 33.3%
6. Cumberland: 26.3%
7. Edmonson: 35.8%
8. Green: 45.3%
9. Hart: 33.1%
10. Laurel: 31.6%
11. Lincoln: 27.8%
12. McCreary: 22.6%
13. Metcalfe: 56.6%
14. Monroe: 38.4%
15. Pulaski: 26.8%
16. Rockcastle: 25.6%
17. Russell: 57.0%
18. Simpson: 17.5%
19. Taylor: 43.5%
20. Warren: 25.9%
21. Wayne: 43.8%
22. Whitley: 27.5%

You can review the entirety of the 2024 Kentucky OVR CSNA Report by the University of Kentucky for yourself by clicking right here.