With so many jobs being created across the commonwealth, Team Kentucky wants to help make sure every Kentuckian has an opportunity to chase their dreams right here at home.
Résumé Help
All Kentucky job seekers can get free help creating a résumé and other job search assistance from
Kentucky Career Centers.
Job Search
Job openings are also posted on the
Kentucky Career Portal.
Kentucky State Government Employment Opportunities
For those who are looking to pursue a career in public service, jobseekers can find opportunities in many fields and trades that span throughout all cabinets within the executive branch. Individuals who are under supervision by the Kentucky Department of Corrections and are looking to apply for job opportunities within Kentucky state government should contact their reentry coordinator or probation and parole officer to learn more about the jobs available to them.
Learn more about re-entry and visit
careers.ky.gov to browse all open job opportunities.
Job and Resource Events
Team Kentucky hosts a variety of events in communities and inside institutional settings to get needed resources and information to the population and the general public. Some of the events hosted include reentry simulations, job and resource fairs and expungement events. Learn more
Recovery to Job Ready Services
The Strategic Initiative for Transformational Employment is designed to bridge the gap between recovery and workforce participation for individuals active in their recovery from addiction issues. This second chance opportunity is available to individuals recovering from addiction in all 120 Kentucky counties.
Learn more about
Job Ready Services.
Eastern Kentucky Recovery to Job Ready Program
Headquartered in Hazard, the Eastern Kentucky Concentrated Employment Program, or EKCEP, supports Kentuckians in recovery by helping adults find jobs. Assistance ranges from career counseling and job search assistance to paying for tuition and providing on-the-job training opportunities. The program serves a population of nearly one-half million throughout 23 counties in the Appalachian mountains.
Learn more about
EKCEP.
Job Reentry Services
Individuals with a disability in need of support services to enter or reenter the workplace may be eligible for assistance from Team Kentucky. Determine eligibility and learn more.
Putting Kentuckians First Reentry Program
This program offers education, training and support services to help Kentuckians currently in or transitioning out of incarceration or addiction treatment and recovery get back on their feet and into the workforce.
The program is available to those in treatment facilities, recovery centers and local jails. Contact the
Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet for more information.
Transportation
To reduce addiction and prevent reincarceration, transportation is provided at no charge to former inmates who need to access a job interview, educational courses, addiction recovery facilities, medical appointments, probation and parole meetings and employment. Kentuckians who are under the supervision of probation or parole are eligible to use this assistance and should contact their officer to receive a voucher.
Job Ready ID
Team Kentucky provides inmates returning to their community with a state-issued identification card. Each prison assists those approaching their release date by collecting the required documents and working to schedule a time for the identification to be processed, which is then placed in their release packet. For questions, the justice-involved population should contact their reentry coordinator or unit supervisor.
Expungements
Individuals who wish to have their criminal conviction records expunged must complete the certification process to determine eligibility. To begin expungement certification,
click here.
For more information on the expungement process and to determine eligible offenses, please visit kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov/expungements