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The Kentucky Office of Employment and Training (OET) is part of the Department for Workforce Investment.  OET Staff provide job services, unemployment insurance services, Labor Market Information, and training opportunities.
  • ARRA - American Recovery and Reinvestment Act- Kentucky received Recovery Act funds from the U. S. Department of Labor to assist citizens with workforce issues. For information about Recovery Act services, by county, click here.
  • Job Services match available workers with employers who need their skills and experience. Work search and referrals may be conducted locally, statewide and nationally.
  • Unemployment Insurance provides short term benefits for those who are unemployed through no fault of their own.
  • Labor Market Information contains a wide range of statistical data on employment and wage patterns. It is available locally, statewide and nationally to both businesses and job seekers.
  • Training opportunities are available through the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) for Adult Dislocated Worker and Youth who meet certain eligibility criteria.
OET Headlines

 

Kentucky’s jobless rate rises to 11 percent in July (more...) August 20, 2009

Jobless rates up in 120 counties from June 2008 to June 2009 (more...) July 23, 2009

New ARRA Resources July 21, 2009 - The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a new Web site (www.ContinuationCoverage.net) and helpline (1-866-400-6689) where certain unemployed workers may request expedited review of a denial by their former employers of eligibility for COBRA premium assistance under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

Important information about Extended Benefits and Emergency Unemployment Compensation May 13, 2009

State ready to accept claims for extended unemployment benefits (more...) May 13, 2009

 

Office of Employment and Training
275 East Main Street 2nd Floor
Frankfort, Kentucky 40601
502.564.7456 Phone
502.564.7459 Fax
 Kentucky Relay Service
1-800-648-6057

Unemployment Insurance questions,
please call 502/564-2900

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Last Updated August 20, 2009
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