Who we are:
The Department of Workforce Investment is made up of four offices. It is an agency of the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet.  The agencies in Workforce Investment are the Office for 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 of 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.

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 assistance, customized training and community resources.