Meeting/Event Information

Description:

Presentation Title: How to Better Hire Military in Kentucky

Presentation Objectives:

Overview of hiring a military member and benefits of doing so; KY-specific programs that exist and a bit of KY VALOR and how it’s different, and tangible ways to tweak your policies and hire military members into your company.

Presentation Description:

We will discuss benefits to hiring veterans and transitioning service members, Kentucky-specific ways to tap into this talent pool, and ways to create policies within your company to hire better.

Speaker Bio:

Nicki Stewart, KY Valor

Coming from a career of recruiting, marketing, and relationship building, Nicki has worked to solidify business and workforce needs in Kentucky. She’s integral in supporting those transitioning out of the military, and working directly with employers to place military members, and spouses in jobs across the bluegrass. Nicki has been hands on from the beginning of KY VALOR and continues to catch the pulse of workforce needs in Kentucky, as well as connect with individuals seeking a new career.

KY VALOR supports Transitioning service members and their spouses as they seek licensure in the bluegrass. The team also helps with job placement and career- specific job opportunities. Understanding the needs across the state, our team heads to bases not only in Kentucky, but across the US as well, working to bring a licensed, ready- to- work population to our state.