Unemployment Insurance (OUI)

The Kentucky Office of Unemployment Insurance (OUI), a partner in the Kentucky Career Center, provides unemployment insurance benefits to employees when they lose their job through no fault of their own.

In order to file a claim for Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits the employee must be separated from the employer or experience a reduction in work hours.

Individuals Click Here

Employers Click here

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Resources

For information on additional state programs, including financial assistance resources, please visit: www.benefind.ky.gov

Employer Resources

Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development Business Resources for Coronavirus, click here.

Kentucky Chamber Business Resources for Coronavirus, click here.

Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) – Employers’ Guide

Resources

Questions? Email Workforce@ky.gov

Job Seeker Resources

Job search platform designed to match job seekers to available local positions through Focus Career.

Kentucky Career Center provides services to job seekers including:

  • Re-employment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) helps laid-off people get back to work faster.
  • Trade assistance helps workers who have lost their job as a result of increased imports out of the United States.
  • Employment services assists job seekers with items such as resume writing, job search and training opportunities.
  • Veteran services helps those who have served in the armed forces with finding a job or training opportunities.

Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) – Employers’ Guide

For information on additional state programs, including financial assistance resources, please visit: www.benefind.ky.gov.

Education Resources

If you have a high school diploma or GED, but have not yet attained an Associate’s Degree, you may be eligible for TUITION FREE college education through the Work Ready Scholarship!

If you do not have a high school diploma/GED, you can take the GED for free while supplies last!

Click here to access resources for Skills U.

Individuals With Disabilities

The Kentucky Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) a partner in the Kentucky Career Center assists people with disabilities in achieving suitable employment and independence by offering the following services:

  • Vocational assessment
  • Counseling and guidance
  • Vocational training
  • Rehabilitation/assistive technology
  • Support services

You can access OVR services at your local Kentucky Career Center; you can also find OVR counselors by looking for a local contact by clicking here.

Click here to access resources for Individuals with Disabilities.

Additional Resources

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