Department of Workforce Development

The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) connects Kentuckians to apprenticeships, career development, education, employment and training, and prepares them to enter the workforce, advance their careers, improve job performance, and fill skills gaps. DWD also strives to help create economic prosperity for Kentucky businesses and employers. The agencies of the department--the Career Development Office, the Office of Adult Education, the Office of Employer and Apprenticeship Services, and the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation--work together to provide services through the Kentucky Career Center network. The Kentucky Workforce Innovation Board (KWIB) serves to advise the Governor on workforce training and development issues and facilitates the adoption and implementation of a statewide plan to move Kentucky forward through workforce training and development.

Michael Yoder - Interim Commissioner
500 Mero Street
Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: 502-782-1965
Website: kcc.ky.gov

Office of Vocational Rehabilitation

Cora McNabb – Executive Director
500 Mero Street
Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: (502) 564-4440
Toll-Free: (800) 372-7172
Video Phone: (502) 542-6042
Website: Learn More

Office of Employer and Apprenticeship Services

Michelle DeJohn – Acting Executive Director
500 Mero Street
Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: (502) 782-3252
Website: kyworks.ky.gov

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Office of Adult Education

Dr. John C. Gregory – Executive Director
500 Mero Street
Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: (502) 573-5114
Website: kyae.ky.gov

Career Development Office

Katie Houghlin - Executive Director
500 Mero Street
Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: (502) 782-3092
Website: kcc.ky.gov

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