Employment Information
The Kentucky Office of Employment and Training employs staff throughout the state to help veterans find employment.
For more information, you can email OET's Veterans Program Coordinator David Kuhn. Call him at 502-564-7456 or write to him at 275 East Main Street, 2W-A, Frankfort, KY, 40601.
VA for Vets Job Search/National Conference
Milicruit Virtual Job Fair
Veteran & Military Spouse National Virtual Career Fair
Wednesday, May 23rd 1pm–4pm
Hiring Our Heroes/RecruitMilitary Veteran Opportunity Expo
Thursday, May 31, 2012 • 11 AM – 3 PM
Paul Brown Stadium
Two Paul Brown Stadium Cincinnati, OH 45202
May 24th, National College, Florence KY
June 20th, Daymar College, Bellevue, KY
August 1st, Indiana Wesleyan University, Florence, KY
September 13th, Strayer University, Florence, KY
September TBD, Gateway Community College, Florence, KY
November 15th, Boone County Library, Burlington, KY
Details to follow
University of Louisville Job Fair July 13
More information for participants here. [PDF 294 KB]
More information for employers here. [PDF 788 KB]
Veterans Retraining Assistance Program (VRAP)
Click here to sign up for emails giving more information.
VOW to Hire Heroes Act
Non-profit employers can now receive up to $9,600 credit for veterans hired before January 1, 2013.
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Helmets to Hardhats |
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The Kentucky State Building and Construction Trade Council wants to reach more veterans to offer them career opportunities in the construction industry.
For more information, go to the Helmets to Hardhats website, or call:
Larry Roberts, State Director
Kentucky State Building and Construction Trade Council
(502) 696-9566
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State Employment |
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For more information about applying for state employment as a veteran, email or call Stuart Clark, Veterans Adivsor in the Kentucky Personnel Cabinet.
Mr. Clark is a veteran of the U.S. Army and has been employed by the Personnel Cabinet for eight years. He helps veterans navigate the Merit System employment process.
You can reach him by email at StuartT.Clark@ky.gov, or at 501 High Street, First Floor in Frankfort, phone (502) 564-5148, fax (502) 564-0512.
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Jobs at KDVA |
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The Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs (KDVA) is a state agency and all our employees work for the Commonwealth. Accordingly, all hiring practices strictly adhere to guidelines set forth by the Personnel Cabinet. To be considered for state employment with KDVA you must have an application for a particular available position on file with the Personnel Cabinet.
Questions concerning a specific position in the Commissioner's office or the Field Operations office should be directed to:
Office of the Commissioner, ATTN: Personnel Administrator, 1111B Louisville Road, Frankfort, KY 40601 (502) 564-9281 / (888) 724-7683 / FAX (502) 564-4036
Questions concerning a position in one of our Nursing Homes should be directed to:
Thomson-Hood Veterans Center, ATTN: Personnel Administrator, 100 Veterans Drive, Wilmore, KY 40390 (859) 858-2814 / (800) 928-4838 / TTYS (859) 858-3829
Eastern Kentucky Veterans Center, ATTN: Personnel Manager, 200 Veterans Drive, Hazard, KY 41701 (606) 435-6196 / (877) 856-0004 / TTYS (606) 435-6203
Western Kentucky Veterans Center, ATTN: Personnel Manager, 926 Veterans Drive, Hanson, KY 42413 (270) 322-9087 / (877) 662-0008 / TTYS (270) 322-9752
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VetSuccess |
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VetSuccess is a program of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Its primary function is to help veterans with military service-connected disabilities become suitably employed, maintain employment or achieve independence in daily living.
Once a veteran has been declared eligible for the program, staff develop a rehabilitation plan to achieve employment.
VetSuccess 
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VetBiz |
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VETERANS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The Kentucky Small Business Development Center (KSBDC) is one of four programs nationwide that received a veterans small business grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration.
The KSBDC received the one-time $100,000.00 award to promote business ownership to active and reserve duty military personnel, veterans and spouses and businesses impacted by deployments. Through the grant, the KSBDC offers specialized services for starting, growing or sustaining a business. Services include:
• Entrepreneurial Assessments
• Individualized Management Consultations
• Market Planning & Research
• Educational Workshops and Materials
• Financial Analysis
Go to http://kyvetbiz.com or call 270-763-6961 for more information.
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Hiring Our Heroes |
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Hiring Our Heroes
 Commerce Lexington's Hiring Our Heroes Job Fair Oct. 25 was a success, with nearly 300 veterans gathering job information from more than 50 employers. KDVA co-sponsed the event.
See photo gallery here.
News Video: Unemployed female veterans have more difficult time finding jobs.
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