 Appalachian Wireless proudly brings you unlimited data. Unlimited data is only $80 a month for a single line. Four lines as low as $200. Better service, bigger savings. That's today's Appalachian Wireless. An East Kentucky network company. Get a speed slow to 25 gigabytes per line to 512 kilobits for phones and tablets. And 15 gigabytes for motors. See store for more details. Tuesday morning, Prestonsburg City officials, as well as those with Big Sandy Community and Technical College and the Kentucky Labor Cabinet, met to announce a new apprenticeship program. Mayor Les Stapleton says the program is a direct result of an aging workforce in the city's Utilities Commission. You know, you look around a room and you see this gray-headed people. I don't mean that to be derogatory. It's just that they're getting up to places where they can retire. We didn't find people to fill their shoes. The three-year apprenticeship program specializes in the occupations of water treatment plant and wastewater treatment operators and will be attractive to both current employees of Prestonsburg City Utilities as well as those considering going into that field. You know, we need people that can do trades, too. And the college is there to help us. We can get people trained quicker. They can be certified quicker. And this even gets them national certifications. Dr. Sherri Zilka, president of Big Sandy Community and Technical College says this agreement is a win-win for everyone. We're trying to backfill the positions that are people that are incumbent workers to upgrade their skills in order to fill the positions, but also look to build a pipeline for people coming in. What we're really trying to do is help people get jobs here in the region so they don't have to move away, but also earn a livable wage so they can stay. Officials with the Kentucky Labor Cabinet are also excited to register the new apprenticeship program, which they hope will be duplicated in other cities across the state. If you come in and they teach you a skill, you're more apt to stay there. You're loyal to them, they're loyal to you. And if you decide not to stay, then you have a certificate that you can use nationally. Apprentices will receive $2,000 on the job in 144 classroom training hours per year and will earn a nationally recognized journeyman certificate upon completion. In Prestonsburg, I'm Shannon Deskins, EKB News.