Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet

Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet The business of the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet is to educate, prepare and train Kentucky's current and future workforce.

Dedicated to preparing and training Kentucky's current and future workforce. As a bridge between the world of education and the world of work, the cabinet coordinates P-20 learning programs and manages and supports training and employment opportunities. The cabinet's work is wide-ranging, focusing on lifelong learning. From early childhood education to job training programs for adult workers, the

goal is to prepare Kentuckians for success at the next level - school ready, college and career ready, and work ready. Now more than ever, effective education and workforce development opportunities are critical to a strong economy. The Education and Labor Cabinet thrives on continuous improvement to create and education and workforce system that prepares Kentuckians for the 21st century workforce, while helping businesses find the skilled workers they need to compete and create jobs in the Commonwealth.

All Education and Labor Cabinet offices will be closed Friday, June, 19, 2026, in celebration of Juneteenth.
06/11/2026

All Education and Labor Cabinet offices will be closed Friday, June, 19, 2026, in celebration of Juneteenth.

Heat is a recognized occupational hazard that can result in serious illness or even death for workers who are not provid...
06/10/2026

Heat is a recognized occupational hazard that can result in serious illness or even death for workers who are not provided adequate workplace protections.
Kentucky employers have a legal responsibility to protect workers from heat-related illnesses in the commonwealth.
Visit kysafe.ky.gov to view video presentations on occupational heat planning (https://bit.ly/4kmlKD3) and indoor heat stress (https://bit.ly/43FK7Vi). Also learn the differences between heat exhaustion and heat stroke (https://bit.ly/3MmKFr6) to ensure you’re prepared to act in the event of a workplace emergency.

Registration is open for the 2026 Governor’s Safety and Health Conference and Exposition Aug. 5-7, 2026, in Owensboro. W...
06/08/2026

Registration is open for the 2026 Governor’s Safety and Health Conference and Exposition Aug. 5-7, 2026, in Owensboro. Workshops, training events, exhibits and more. Room blocks at participating hotels expire July 3, 2026. Details: https://bit.ly/3PAtGqa.

Visit the Ky Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (KCDHH) booth June 10-12 at the Hearing Loss Association of Amer...
06/08/2026

Visit the Ky Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (KCDHH) booth June 10-12 at the Hearing Loss Association of America’s (HLAA) national convention’s free-to-the-public Exhibit Hall at the Galt House in Louisville. At our booth, you can explore assistive technology, learn about KCDHH services and discover resources that are available for people with hearing loss. Find out more at https://bit.ly/4adINwQ

KYSAFE recently recognized Matalco Kentucky for its commitment to workplace safety. Employees working at the company’s S...
06/05/2026

KYSAFE recently recognized Matalco Kentucky for its commitment to workplace safety. Employees working at the company’s Shelbyville, Ky., plant worked 549,354 consecutive hours between Jan. 1, 2024, and Dec. 31, 2025, without a workplace injury accident or illness resulting in lost time. KYSAFE Director Lynn Whitehouse presented the company with a Governor’s Safety and Health Award on Wednesday, June 3.

KYSAFE recently recognized Matalco Kentucky for its commitment to workplace safety. Employees working at the company’s F...
06/04/2026

KYSAFE recently recognized Matalco Kentucky for its commitment to workplace safety. Employees working at the company’s Franklin, Ky., plant worked 284,904 consecutive hours between March 26, 2024, and Dec. 31, 2025, without a workplace injury accident or illness resulting in lost time. KYSAFE Assistant Director P.J. Borosky presented the company with the safety award on Monday, June 1.

KYSAFE recently recognized Pratt Paper in Henderson for workplace safety excellence.Between Aug. 10, 2023 and Dec. 31, 2...
06/01/2026

KYSAFE recently recognized Pratt Paper in Henderson for workplace safety excellence.
Between Aug. 10, 2023 and Dec. 31, 2025, Pratt employees worked 740,749 consecutive hours without a workplace injury or illness resulting in lost time.
KYSAFE Director Lynn Whitehouse presented a Governor’s Safety and Health Award to company officials on May 13, 2026.

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