About Us
Who
we are:
The Department for Workforce Investment is made up of four offices.
It is an agency of the Education Cabinet.
The
agencies in Workforce Investment are the Office of Employment
and Training, Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, Office for
the Blind, and Office for Career and Technical Education.
What
we do:
The mission of the Department for Workforce
Investment is connecting Kentucky to employment, workforce information,
education and training.
Utilizing
its large and diverse applicant database, the Office
of Employment and Training assists employers in finding qualified
applicants for their job openings, while assisting job seekers
in finding employment. The OET unemployment insurance program
provides benefits to ease the financial burden on individuals
who are unemployed through no fault of their own. OET compiles
and disseminates a wide range of workforce statistics, including
employment, unemployment and wage information.
The Office
of Vocational Rehabilitation provides assessment, guidance,
counseling and job placement services to assist eligible Kentuckians
with disabilities achieve their career goals. The office also
operates a comprehensive rehabilitation center. OVR assists employers
fill approximately 5,000 positions each year with qualified,
job-ready applicants.
The
Office
for the Blind offers educational assistance, job training,
job placement and assistive technology to Kentuckians with visual
disabilities. OFB operates a comprehensive vocational rehabilitation
center for workforce preparation. The department’s Business Enterprises
Program offers entrepreneurial opportunities for Kentuckians
with visual impairments. The office helps provide a ready workforce
for employers.
The Office
of Career and Technical Education offers high school students
technical training in 53 area technology centers. Students prepare
for careers in medicine, computers, business, construction, manufacturing
and other exciting fields. The schools also partner with local
communities in economic development and training efforts. School-to-Work
programs expose students to career choices and work experience.
For
those who want to build or revive a career...
The
local One-Stop
Career Center is an excellent place to start. Job seekers
can find information and resources necessary to conduct a complete
job search. Information about job openings, training and education
are available. Employers can access information about job applicants,
workforce development assistance, customized training and community
resources.
Cabinet Contacts
Office of Employment and Training
275 East Main Street
Frankfort, KY 40621
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502-564-7976
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Office for the Blind
275 East Main Street
Frankfort, KY 40621
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502-564-4754
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Office of Career and Technical Education
500 Mero Street
Capital Plaza Tower, 20th Floor
Frankfort, KY 40601
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Fran
Dundon
FranC.Dundon@ky.gov
502-564-4286
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Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
275 East Main Street
Frankfort, KY 40621
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Veeta
Bain
wfd.vocrehab@ky.gov
800-372-7172
502-564-4440 |
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