New Kentuckian Hiring Academy

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Strengthen Your Hiring Strategy: Empower Your Workforce by Employing Work-Authorized Immigrants, Refugees, and Documented Workers

Kentucky Chamber Foundation's Workforce Center, in partnership with Greater Louisville Inc. (GLI), is excited to announce the upcoming New Kentuckian Hiring Academy Workshop, a one-day educational experience designed specifically for employers who want to strengthen their hiring, onboarding, and retention strategies for work-authorized immigrants, refugees, and documented workers.

This one-day program will provide participating employers with:

  • A deeper understanding of the demographics, challenges, and opportunities of Kentucky’s immigrant and refugee workforce
  • Insight into legal hiring and compliance, visa types, and documentation
  • Strategies for reducing barriers to employment and maximizing transferable skills
  • Tools for improving language access, cultural awareness, and retention
  • Connections to local community-based organizations and workforce partners

Whether your company is new to inclusive hiring or looking to enhance its current approach, the New Kentuckian Hiring Academy Workshop will equip your team with the knowledge, tools, and connections to build a stronger, more inclusive workforce.

Upcoming New Kentuckian Hiring Academy - April 15, 2026

The Kentucky Chamber Foundation, in partnership with the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, invites employers to participate in a New Kentuckian Hiring Academy on April 15, 2026, in Covington. This one-day event is designed for employers seeking to strengthen hiring, onboarding, and retention strategies for work-authorized immigrants, refugees, and documented workers. Attendees will gain insights into immigrant workforce demographics, legal hiring practices, and strategies to reduce employment barriers while enhancing language access, cultural awareness, and retention. The workshop also offers tools and connections to local community partners.
 
Space is limited—register today to reserve your spot and take the next step toward building a more accessible and adaptable workforce.
 
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Thank You to Our Sponsors!

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To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Laurie Mays at lmays@kychamber.com.