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With 2,500 service members and spouses in the pipeline, the KY VALOR team is just getting started Kentucky VALOR (KY VALOR) recently marked its 200th placement of veterans and their family members in jobs with Kentucky employers, a major milestone for the workforce initiative connecting military talent with job opportunities across the commonwealth. “Every placement […]

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,

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

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

KY VALOR helped Michael Find a Career that fit all of his needs Michael Taylor’s biggest concern was finding the right fit during his job search. When he began working with KY VALOR, they connected him with companies that interested him and people who took the time to get to know his specific skills and

KY VALOR helped Ethan land a role that fit all of his needs Ethan Osborne knew he wanted to relocate to Kentucky after leaving the Air Force, but worried about the job search and how he’d use his unique skills as a Korean Language Analyst in a civilian role. We helped him translate these skills

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

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