“Kentucky National Guardsmen and veterans of all branches of military service make great sacrifices to protect our freedom and keep us safe during natural and other disasters. After serving our country, many of these men and women return home to an uncertain future due to a tough job market. It is now our turn to serve them. We are calling on Kentucky’s employers to consider veterans for available positions.
“Hiring Kentucky Heroes makes good business sense and is the right thing to do for our veterans and their families.”
—Steve Beshear
GOVERNOR
Transitioning from the military to civilian workforce involves more than changing your uniform. It means translating military experience into skills employers require. Veterans have experience, skills, dedication and training that are valuable to employers and their communities. Matching veteran job seekers with the right employer will help the Commonwealth retain a critical, high-quality talent pool while allowing the veteran heroes to put their talents to work for Kentucky’s businesses.
There are many state and federal programs available for veterans and employers interested in hiring. This online information bank gives veterans and businesses helpful links and resources to make a smooth transition.
Resources for Veteran Job Seekers | Resources for Employers
Upcoming Events
Wills for Warriors
The Wills for Warriors project assists low-income veterans who are in need of Wills, Health Care Surrogates, Powers of Attorney, and Living Wills. Participating veterans will be paired with a volunteer attorney who will help them prepare these documents at no cost. To sign up for this free service, contact Kyle Watson at (502) 614-3139 or kwatson@laslou.org. Interested low-income veterans must respond by May 24, 2013.
May 29
Nationwide Virtual Career Fair
Active Duty, Guard/Reserve, Veterans, Military Spouses
www.veteranrecruiting.com
June 14
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Eastern Kentucky Veterans’ Expo
Boyd County Middle School
1226 Summit Road, Ashland
June 26
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Veterans Job Fair
Cole Park Commons
1610 101st Airborne Division Road
Fort Campbell, KY 42223
(678) 819-4153