Ian McGuffin sees his life not as a straight line, but as a story told in three distinct chapters – each shaping who he is today. Chapter 1: Finding His First Passion His life began in Bardstown, Kentucky, a town known for its deep roots in the bourbon industry. While distilleries were part of the […]
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A Calling Inspired by Family Legacy Parker Furnish saw the military as a way to serve others while building a meaningful future — one that could also open the door to higher education. Drawn to the opportunity for both personal and professional growth, he also felt a strong pull towards a career in medicine. When
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Find your New Kentucky Home by exploring highlights for each region below, including major destinations and employers. Western Kentucky Bordered by the Mississippi and Ohio rivers and home to Kentucky’s two largest lakes, Western Kentucky is where you want to be if you like life on the water. The region is also known as the
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KY VALOR helped Joshua connect his military experience to HR skills. When Joshua Lovellette began his search for a Human Resources role in Kentucky, he wasn’t sure how to demonstrate how his experience in the Army translated to the skills employers were looking for. He turned to KY VALOR for help. We not only helped
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Meet the KY VALOR team on base or at a community event. KY VALOR is hitting the road! Join us at these events and base visits to find out more about our free services and how you can land a fulfilling career in Kentucky. November 2024 11/4 Week of Valor, Veterans Day Parade, Louisville, KY
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Renewing Kentucky’s Commitment to Our Veteran Workforce During the 2024 Legislative Session, KY VALOR received an additional $1M to extend its work through June 30, 2026. There are currently more than 1,000 service members and spouses active in our recruitment pipeline. The transition timeline for active duty service members can take anywhere between 18 and
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Nick broke through overwhelming competition with connections from KY VALOR. Nick Coffman reached out to KY VALOR when faced with overwhelming competition for jobs in his field. We provided direct connections in the industry, location and field he was looking for and relieved the pressure of a job hunt in the process. With these contacts,
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