The Kentucky Chamber Foundation works alongside employers to strengthen Kentucky’s workforce. Through the Hiring Academies, businesses gain practical tools and training to create stronger workplaces, expand opportunity, and help more Kentuckians connect to meaningful careers.
Each academy provides hands-on guidance to help employers expand their talent pipelines by recruiting, hiring, and retaining skilled individuals from untapped talent pools.
Accelerating Solutions, Building Opportunity
- 326 Kentucky employers have engaged in the Foundation’s Hiring Academies.
- 561 attendees have participated in the Foundation’s Hiring Academies.
- 643 individuals from untapped talent pools have been hired by companies that have participated in the Foundation’s Hiring Academies.
Fair Chance Academy
The Fair Chance Academy (FCA), presented by the Kentucky Chamber Foundation’s Workforce Recovery Program, aims to provide businesses with training and experiences to adopt Fair Chance practices and create transformational employment opportunities.
Military Hiring Academy
The Military Hiring Academy (MHA) aims to provide businesses with training and experiences to find, hire, and retain military talent (veterans, service members leaving the military, and military spouses).
Disability Hiring Academy
The Disability Hiring Academy (DHA) equips businesses with training and resources to recruit, support, and retain individuals with disabilities. The program helps employers build strong workplace practices and gain a competitive advantage by tapping into often-overlooked talent.
New Kentuckian Hiring Academy
The New Kentuckian Hiring Academy (NKHA) provides employers with tools and best practices to hire, onboard, and retain work-authorized immigrants, refugees, and other documented workers. The program helps businesses access a skilled talent pipeline while supporting new Kentuckians as they enter and succeed in Kentucky’s workforce.
Opportunities to Engage
When business leads, Kentucky moves forward.
Participate
Enroll in a Hiring Academy to strengthen hiring and retention practices and expand your talent pipeline.
Partner and Support
Your engagement expands opportunity statewide. Through sponsorships, employer cohorts, and pilot projects, your support advances employer-led solutions that connect business, education, and opportunity so more Kentuckians can learn, work, and thrive.
Contact
For questions about Hiring Academies or to discuss partnership opportunities, contact Laurie Mays at lmays@kychamber.com.