Kentucky Education Cabinet

Kentucky Department of Workforce Development

The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) connects Kentuckians to employment, workforce information, education, and training. The agencies of the department, the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, Office of Employer and Apprenticeship Services work together to provide services through the Kentucky Career Center. Also, under the direction of DWD​ is the Off​ice of Adult Education.​

Phone: (502) 782-3083
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Website: kcc.ky.gov​

Kentucky Workforce Innovation Board

The Kentucky Workforce Innovation Board serves as an advisory board to the Governor on workforce training and development issues. They are charged with creating a statewide vision for workforce development and adopt a plan to move Kentucky forward through workforce training and development.

Phone: 502-564-6542​

Email: alisher.burikhanov@ky.gov​
Website: kwib.ky.gov

Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives

The Department for Libraries and Archives dates its origin to 1825 when the Kentucky State Library was established by the Kentucky General Assembly to serve state government in Frankfort. KDLA is one of 10 state agencies in the United States that combine library, archival, and public records programs.

Phone: (502) 564-8300​
Email: Beth.Milburn@ky.gov​
Website: kdla.ky.gov

Kentucky Center for Statistics

The Kentucky Center for Statistics collects and links data to evaluate education and workforce efforts in the Commonwealth. This includes developing reports and providing statistical data about these efforts so policymakers, agencies, and the general public can make better-informed decisions.

Phone: (502) 564-4654
Email: matt.berry@ky.gov​
Website: KYstats.ky.gov​

Kentucky Department of Education

The Kentucky Department of Education provides services and resources to Kentucky's public school system, grades preschool through 12. The department's responsibilities include data reporting, assistance to local school districts, assessment and accountability for school improvement, and implementation of state and federal education legislation.

Phone: (502) 564-4770  
Website: education.ky.gov

​Commission on Proprietary Education

The Kentucky Commission on ​Proprietary Education is charged with licensing and regulating all proprietary schools, doing business in Kentucky, other than those that offer a four-year bachelor’s degree. In addition, it administers the Student Protection Fund which reimburses eligible students in the event a school closes, loses its accreditation or discontinues a program. The work of the commission is funded entirely through fees paid by licensed institutions.

Phone: (502) 564-4185
Email: Misty.Edwards@ky.gov
Website: kcpe.ky.gov

Kentucky Educational Television

Kentucky Educational Television’s mission is education. As a leader in lifelong learning, KET is in every Kentucky community providing in-school and at-home educational programs for children and adults, as well as professional development seminars for educators and training programs for child care providers. As Kentucky’s only statewide public media resource, KET serves the Commonwealth via digital and high-definition broadcast technology, producing and presenting programming unique to Kentucky. These fascinating programs explore Kentucky history, arts, and culture and connect citizens to important events, issues, and public affairs.

Phone: (800) 432-0851
Email: SHopkins@ket.org
Website: ket.org

Kentucky Center for School Safety

The Kentucky Center for School Safety (KCSS) was established by the General Assembly in 1998 to serve as a single source for information regarding all facets of school safety. KCSS supports the idea that school culture improves when a school-wide prevention plan consistently addresses the needs of all students to encourage a safe and healthy learning environment.

Phone: (877) 805-4277
Email: jon.akers@eku.edu
Website: kycss.org​​

Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

The Kentucky Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is a leading resource for the approximately 700,000 Kentuckians who are affected by hearing loss. The KCDHH is an advocate for deaf and hard of hearing persons on legislative issues, as well as a consultant to the governor, general assembly and various state and local governmental agencies concerning policies and programs that pertain to people with hearing loss.

Phone: (502) 573-2604                
Video Phone: (502) 416-0607
Email: Virginia.Moore@ky.gov                
Website: kcdhh.ky.gov

Governor’s Scholars Program

The Governor's Scholars Program strives to enhance Kentucky's next generation of civic and economic leaders. Established in 1983, the program provides academic and personal growth through the balance of a strong liberal arts program with a full co-curricular and residential life experience. Students must complete an application and compete with others from across the state. Those selected attend the program free of charge.

Phone: (502) 573-1618
Email: Aris.Cedeno@ky.gov
Website: gsp.ky.gov

Early Childhood Advisory Council

The Early Childhood Advisory Council works to unite stakeholders behind common strategies, standards and goals for Kentucky’s early childhood system and advocate for improved quality of early childhood services and improved school readiness.

Phone: (502) 782-0200
Email: ​Amy.Neal@ky.gov​​

Website: kidsnow.ky.gov​

At GSE student teams develop business models for products ranging from apps to social enterprises. Through a unique approach based on lean startup methods, we awaken the entrepreneurial spirit in high school students. Entrepreneurial attitude and problem-solving abilities matter to all employers. GSE is a safe environment for students to push beyond their self-conceived limits of thinking and doing and get a taste of the “real world."​

Phone: (859)568-2199 

Email: answers@kentuckygse.com​            

Website: KentuckyGSE.com

Kentucky Environmental Education Council

The Kentucky Environmental Education Council (KEEC) is a state agency within the Education & Workforce Development Cabinet. The agency's mission is to promote learning and skills for a sustainable and economically healthy environment. The agency's vision is to ensure a sustainable and economically healthy environment for all Kentuckians through environmental education.

Phone: (502) 564-5937 
Email: ​​Billy.Bennett@ky.gov​

Website: keec.ky.gov