KRS 151B.401: Legislative findings.

The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky finds and declares that:

(1) The economic future of the Commonwealth and the prosperity of its citizens depend

on the ability of Kentucky businesses to compete effectively in the world economy;

(2) A wel l-educated and highly trained workforce provides businesses in the

Commonwealth with the competitive edge critical for their success; and

(3) Too many adult Kentuckians are not full participants in the labor pool because they

lack a high school diploma, its equivalent, or the workplace knowledge necessary to

assure self-sufficiency for themselves and their families.