FIND YOUR CIVILIAN CAREER PATH IN KENTUCKY

KY VALOR helps transitioning service members capitalize on their military experience to find a fulfilling post-service career in Kentucky. Whether you want to continue your military specialty in the civilian sector or pursue a new career, we’ll help you make the most of your military experience and find a meaningful career in the Bluegrass.

There’s no better time to make Kentucky your new home.

More than 150,000 open jobs in Kentucky, the second highest in the nation

Record-breaking economic growth with more jobs added every day

Affordable cost of living

Vibrant cities, beautiful rural landscapes, and rugged outdoor adventures

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PUT YOUR MILITARY EDUCATION AND TRAINING TO WORK IN CIVILIAN OCCUPATIONS

KY VALOR team members help you navigate Kentucky’s 44 accelerated pathways that give you credit for the education and experience you gained in the military. These exclusive pathways lead to 55 licensed/certified occupations covering more than 180 Military Occupational Specialties. View the Career Pathways.

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CONNECT WITH EMPLOYERS AND COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN A VARIETY OF INDUSTRIES

We partner with employers to connect you with high-paying job opportunities in a variety of industries. From healthcare to manufacturing, you can find your dream job in the Commonwealth. Registering at kyvalor.com will give you free access to statewide job opportunities, personalized job matches based on your career goals and experience, and put you in touch with the KY VALOR team for personal guidance and support. Register today to get started.

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VALOR voices: Nicki on Bridging Military Service and Civilian Careers

Nicki Stewart Nicki discusses her experience working with veterans and their families through KY VALOR. Why does the work that KY VALOR does matter? Often service members leave the military and there’s a gap before their next step into a civilian position. Many installations do a great job helping them prepare with job search support,…

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VALOR voices: Maya on Supporting veterans and Families

Maya Reier Maya shares her perspective working with veterans and their families through KY VALOR. Why does the work that KY VALOR does matter? Because we get to serve those who have served our country. Our goal is to not only connect service members and their families with great employers, but to help make that…

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Veteran Q&A: Translating Scott’s Military-focused resume to Civilian-Ready Strengths

KY VALOR helped SCOTT Open Doors with an Effective Resume Scott Anderson was becoming well-acquainted with rejection as he began his post-service career search and turned to KY VALOR for help. By translating his resume from military-heavy language to civilian-ready strengths, he opened new doors that led to landing a role at BlueOval SK. What…

VALOR connected me with the perfect match in the location, industry, field, and work culture that I wanted to be a part of. Without VALOR, I would never have known about what is now my current job.

Nick Coffman