Kentucky Chamber Foundation Hiring Academies

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Military Hiring Academy

June 2, 3, & 4, 2025

The Military Hiring Academy (MHA) aims to provide businesses with training and experiences to find, hire, and retain military talent (veterans, service members leaving the military, and military spouses). 

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Fair Chance Academy

July 8, 9, & 16, 2025

The Fair Chance Academy (FCA), presented by the Kentucky Chamber Foundation’s Workforce Recovery Program, aims to provide businesses with training and experiences to adopt Fair Chance practices and create transformational employment opportunities.

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New Kentuckian Hiring Academy

August 5, 6, & 13, 2025

This academy focuses on hiring and training documented immigrants who work legally in this country. It will provide employers with resources and strategies to support these individuals in overcoming barriers and unlocking a wealth of talent that can drive innovation and competitiveness.


 

Disability Hiring Academy

Spring 2026

In an evolving workplace environment, fostering an inclusive workforce by hiring individuals with disabilities is both a vital responsibility and a competitive advantage. The Kentucky Chamber Foundation’s Disability Hiring Academy, sponsored by the University of Kentucky Human Development Institute, offers a comprehensive training program designed to equip human resource professionals and business leaders with the skills to effectively recruit, train, and retain talent from the disability community, strengthening their organizations while enhancing workplace inclusion.

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