Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, you can file for Unemployment Insurance benefits online. For instructions and assistance visit:
Kentucky unemployment insurance application
Job Seeker Connections Program
Greater Louisville Inc.'s Job Seeker program connects recruiters to interested candidates who may have lost their job or experienced pay reductions due to COVID-19:
The Census Bureau is hiring part time temporary Census takers. All Census Taker jobs will be non-contact, that is the worker will not be doing any in person interviews, but will only be responsible for leaving a Census form on the door of non-respondents.
Build Employable Skills at LFPL
Learning Express Library
Learning Express Library (LEL) has an extensive collection of practice tests, including the SAT, ACT, GED and
GRE, as well as high school skills improvement, military entrance and citizenship tests. In addition,
LEL offers many job skills tests such as business writing, grammar, and interviewing. You can also find
practice licensing tests for the civil service exam, law enforcement, cosmetology, teaching and the commercial
driver’s license test.
Lynda.com
Lynda.com is an online learning resource which offers more than 3,400 courses covering topics such as art,
graphic design, music classes, 3D animation, computer programs such as Microsoft
Office, public speaking , marketing, workplace issues, Computer programming, IT management (Windows,
Linux, and Mac OS X), and web design.
Treehouse
Treehouse is an online video and interactive learning platform that teaches people how to design and develop
websites and mobile apps. Classes include coding languages like HTML, CSS, PHP, Ruby, Python, and Java as well
as iPhone and Android apps.
Community Resources
Community Action
Kentucky (CAP) - (Office Locations)
Services include various educational courses and Job Readiness Financial Literacy courses.
KentuckianaWorks
Services include high-demand job training, one-on-one career counseling, career development workshops, career
search resources, access to computers, phones and faxes for job searches.
Kentucky Career Center
The Kentucky Career Center offers information on unemployment benefits & claims as well as many services for
job seekers.
Louisville Urban League
Assists clients, primarily African Americans and individuals of low to moderate income, prepare for and find
employment. Services include counseling & placement services, training & development,
pre-screening & referral services and outreach programs.
Kentucky Department of Veterans
Affairs
This site includes information about education and training benefits available to veterans through the
Department of Veterans Affairs.
Veterans Express
Kentucky Career Center offices have Local Veterans Employment representatives and Disabled Veteran outreach
specialists to assist veterans with their employment and training needs.
Center for Accessible Living (CAL)
CAL offers training on disability issues and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), ADA compliance, building and
product accessibility, reasonable accommodation certification, American Sign Language interpreters, recruitment,
career development, a Job Hunt Club and much more. (See all services)
Goodwill Industries of Kentucky
Goodwill provides jobs, job training, and employment counseling for people who face barriers to finding and
keeping a job, including people with disabilities, recipients of public assistance, and people with limited
education or work history.
Job Corps
Job Corps is a free education and training program that helps young people learn a career, earn a high school
diploma or GED, and find and keep a good job. For eligible youth at least 16 years of age. Â For more
information, call (800) 733-JOBS where an operator will refer you to the admissions counselor closest to where
you live, and mail you an information packet.
Kentucky
Office for the Blind
Services include: braille instruction, orientation and mobility, assistive technology, adult education, career
development, life skills, personal development
Kentucky
Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
Programs and services offered include counseling & guidance, vocational & other training services,
interpreter & note taking services, rehabilitation technology, job placement and supported employment.
Teach Yourself
GCFLearnFree.org
GCFLearnFree.org creates and provides quality, innovative online learning opportunities to anyone who wants to
improve the technology, literacy, career, and math skills needed to be successful in both work and life.
GCFLatino.org (Spanish Speakers)
GatewayToCareers.com
The Career Gateway is a way to access online tools, resources, and leads that will help you be more successful
in finding and securing employment. You’ll learn about career opportunities, find training programs, link to
placement services, and much, much more.
Other online Tutorials:
- The Mousing Around Tutorial
- The BBC’s Webwise Guide to Using the Internet
- Job Application Practice
- Microsoft Learn Training
