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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Kentucky VALOR launches new military workforce resource connecting military talent with kentucky’s growing tourism and hospitality industry

Kentucky VALOR, an initiative of Kentucky Science & Technology Corporation (KSTC), has partnered with the Sazerac Company to launch Industry Connections, a new career exploration resource that will help veterans, transitioning service members and military spouses discover careers in Kentucky’s key industries. The initiative is designed to help military-connected talent better understand how their skills…

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Kentucky VALOR places 200 veterans in jobs with Kentucky employers

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…

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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,…

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