Veteran's Services

How can the Kentucky Career Center - Bluegrass/ American Job Center help Veterans seeking employment?

 

• Assistance in creating a resume that highlights the skills learned while in the military in a way an employer can understand.

• Prepare Veterans for interviewing for positions that suit their skills.

• Help with getting a new ID or SS card

• Connect with other services in the area, such as childcare, housing, and transportation assistance.

• Provide up to $10,000 for training to earn certifications to become more suitably employed. 

• Placement in a paid work experience for up to 480 hours.

• Up to $1,500 in funding will be available for needed items related to employment, such as work clothing, tools, uniforms, transportation assistance, or other supportive services.

 

How does a Veteran enroll in WIOA and begin receiving assistance? 

• Contact your local Kentucky Career Center - Bluegrass/American Job Center to schedule an appointment.

• Provide a valid ID, an SS card, and your DD-214.

• Agree to work with a Workforce Specialist until you become suitably employed.

 

If you would like to schedule an appointment with our staff to get more information about the WIOA Program or to start the enrollment process please visit our locations page to find a Kentucky Career Center - Bluegrass/American Job Center near you. 

 

We look forward to helping you transition into the workforce.