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.

With daytime highs increasing in the commonwealth, KYSAFE encourages employers to learn about heat stress to protect wor...
09/04/2026

With daytime highs increasing in the commonwealth, KYSAFE encourages employers to learn about heat stress to protect workers. Watch these short video presentations to learn more:
Occupational Heat Planning: https://bit.ly/3Ui9Hew.
Indoor Heat Exposure https://bit.ly/4dBaJL3.

Kentucky employers: Protect new workers in hot and humid environments by gradually allowing them to acclimate to hot wor...
09/03/2026

Kentucky employers: Protect new workers in hot and humid environments by gradually allowing them to acclimate to hot working conditions over a one-to-two-week period. Learn more https://bit.ly/4ameRw4.

As temperatures climb this summer, workers exposed to hot indoor and outdoor work environments can suffer from heat-rela...
09/02/2026

As temperatures climb this summer, workers exposed to hot indoor and outdoor work environments can suffer from heat-related illnesses. Download a printable flyer with safety tips and additional information: https://bit.ly/44sAASj.

KYSAFE reminds employers of the impact heat can have on workers in hot indoor and outdoor environments. Watch this short...
09/01/2026

KYSAFE reminds employers of the impact heat can have on workers in hot indoor and outdoor environments. Watch this short video for tips to keep Kentucky workers safe this summer: https://youtu.be/RU0fUZIVRWg.
Find more video presentations on occupational heat planning (https://bit.ly/4kmlKD3), indoor heat stress (https://bit.ly/43FK7Vi) and other heat-related topics at kysafe.ky.gov (https://bit.ly/4fyD6wx).

KYSAFE reminds Kentucky employers of the impact heat can have on wo...

09/01/2026
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems is the latest Kentucky employer to receive recognition from KYSAFE for workplace safet...
09/01/2026

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems is the latest Kentucky employer to receive recognition from KYSAFE for workplace safety excellence.
Between Feb. 25, 2025, and May 31, 2026, employees working at the company’s Central Avenue facility in Bowling Green logged 795,508 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 Aug. 26, 2026.

Join KYSAFE for a free, three-day occupational safety and health training event Sept. 15 through Sept. 17, 2026, in Rich...
08/31/2026

Join KYSAFE for a free, three-day occupational safety and health training event Sept. 15 through Sept. 17, 2026, in Richmond, Ky. Sessions available on Basic Electrical Safety, Hazard Communication, Injury and illness recordkeeping and more. Details: https://bit.ly/4fvrtp1.

Heat is a recognized workplace hazard that can cause serious illness and even death. Workers need access to water, rest ...
08/31/2026

Heat is a recognized workplace hazard that can cause serious illness and even death. Workers need access to water, rest and shade and should gradually build a tolerance to hot indoor and outdoor work environments.
Find resources to prevent heat-related illnesses at kysafe.ky.gov: https://bit.ly/4f81Ydb.

In honor of Dolly Parton and her lifelong commitment to helping children discover the joy of reading, let’s show our lov...
08/26/2026

In honor of Dolly Parton and her lifelong commitment to helping children discover the joy of reading, let’s show our love for her by supporting Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Kentucky! Your donation can help provide a free, age-appropriate book every month to Kentucky children from birth through age five. Your support helps Kentucky children have the opportunity to build a home library, develop a love of reading, and start school ready to learn. The statewide fund provides 50% of the funding needed to deliver these free books to Kentucky children. Let’s honor Dolly’s legacy by opening the world of reading to every Kentucky child. Donate today at: https://bit.ly/4hWF63C.

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Mero Street
Frankfort, KY
40601

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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