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Kentucky Veterans Employment and Training Services (KYVETS)​

KYVETS connects Kentucky veterans, transitioning service members, National Guard and Reserve members, military spouses, and eligible dependents with employment resources, career support, training opportunities, and veteran-ready employers across the Commonwealth.

Whether you are looking for your next career, preparing to transition from military service, changing industries, or seeking qualified veteran talent for your organization, KYVETS is here to help.

​For Veterans, Service Members, and Military Families​

KYVETS provides employment support designed to help you move forward with confidence. Services may include:​ 

  • Resume review and career readiness support

  • Interview preparation

  • Job search guidance

  • Referrals to employment and training resources

  • Connections to veteran-friendly employers

  • Information about upcoming hiring events and job fairs

  • Support for transitioning service members, spouses, and dependents​

Veterans bring leadership, discipline, adaptability, teamwork, and mission-focused experience to Kentucky’s workforce. KYVETS helps translate those strengths into civilian career opportunities.​​

Monthly Virtual Job Fairs​

KDVA hosts free monthly virtual job fairs to connect veterans and job seekers with employers across Kentucky.

Participants may access the event early to review employers, explore posted positions, and apply before the live hiring event. This expanded access gives job seekers more flexibility and allows for more intentional conversations with recruiters during the live event.

Employers are encouraged to register early and post available positions in advance, so candidates have time to review opportunities and prepare.​

To register, click on the image below:

Link for Job Fair Registration

For Employers

KYVETS works with employers who are interested in hiring veterans, service members, military spouses, and dependents.

  • Employer support may include:​

  • Assistance connecting with veteran job seekers

  • Participation in KDVA virtual job fairs

  • Veteran hiring education and outreach

  • Referrals to workforce partners and employment resources

  • ​Information about the benefits of hiring veterans

  • ​Guidance on creating veteran-ready hiring practices

Hiring veterans strengthens Kentucky’s workforce. Veterans bring proven experience in leadership, problem-solving, logistics, communication, accountability, and service.

​Training and Workforce Resources​

KYVETS partners with workforce, education, federal, state, and community organizations to help connect veterans and military families with employment pathways, training programs, apprenticeships, and career advancement opportunities.

Helpful resources include:​

  • Kentucky Career Center

  • Kentucky Personnel Cabinet

  • Kentucky Talent Hub

  • Kentucky Works

  • U.S. Department of Labor Veterans’ Employment and Training Service

  • Department of Defense SkillBridge

  • Federal hiring and veteran preference resources

  • Small business and entrepreneurship resources

  • Agriculture, skilled trades, and apprenticeship opportunities​

For additional information, call (502) 564-9203.

Veterans Crisis Line

If you are a veteran in crisis or concerned about one, confidential help is available 24/7.

Call 988 and press 1

Text 838255

Visit VeteransCrisisLine.net​

Contact Us

Example: 555-555-5555

Example: example@kentucky.gov

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Amanda Houle

Program Coordinator

Amanda.Houle@ky.gov

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