Kentucky Veterans Accelerated Licensure Occupational Recruitment

Find a civilian career path in Kentucky

Use your military experience to find a fulfilling post-service career.

Kentucky offers over 150,000 job opportunities and more than 44 accelerated career pathways that give you credit for the education and experience you gained in the military. You can skip lengthy job searches and certifications to quickly advance to your next career, and KY VALOR can help.

KY VALOR pairs veterans with prospective employers in Kentucky

We are a nonprofit organization that helps veterans capitalize on their military experience to meet career goals. We partner with employers throughout the Commonwealth to connect transitioning service members and their spouses with open job opportunities.

We believe that the shortest pathway for the transitioning veteran is the best pathway. By recognizing your unique career goals and family needs, we’ll connect you with a fulfilling career in Kentucky.

Make Kentucky your post-service home.


  • Access more than 150,000 open jobs in Kentucky, the second highest in the nation.
  • Put your education and experience to work and land a job ASAP using 44 pathways only available in Kentucky. These pathways lead to 55 licensed/certified occupations covering more than 180 Military Occupational Specialties.
  • Find job opportunities based on your individual goals, interests, family and financial needs, location preferences, and more.

Are you interested in finding a new career path and getting credit for your military experience?

Get started by connecting with our team.