The Kentucky Department for Employment Services can assist you with all  your employment-related needs. And we will do it all free of charge! To discover more about what our agency offers, including the location of all our local offices, please take the time to browse our web site. We think you will be pleased with what you find.  Thank you for visiting.

About Us:

Did you know The Department for Employment Services (DES) maintains the largest resource of job openings available in your area and in the state through the Kentucky Job Bank. And because we are a part of a national network of Employment Services across the United States we are able to connect you with employment opportunities nationwide through America's Job Bank.  Employment Services is recognized nationally by job seekers and employers for our ability to provide access to employment related services conveniently through one source.  

In addition to being the largest repository of job openings, DES is also responsible for the administration of a number of programs and services that are designed to assist individuals with specific needs.  

       Where Do I Start?

Your first step is to contact or register with the Kentucky Department for Employment Services to let us know the type of services in which you are interested. You may visit the DES Office that is in your area to obtain personal assistance.  
Soon you will be able to Self-Register on-line.  Until this service is added on-line you can Self-Register in any DES office. You may find it useful to print a copy of the 
DES Registration Form and complete it before going into the office.  By having all your information ready when you go into the office your Self-Registration process will go much faster. 

Resource Center

Whether you want to get a job, plan your career, find out your interests and skills, or enhance your marketability in your job search, our Resource Centers contain everything you need to be successful…. Internet access, word-processing and resume preparation software, printers, telephones, copiers, fax machines, videos, interactive CD’s, tutorials, instructive materials and a large number of job openings. And did we mention it is all free!

	Personal Computers are available for your use
	Access to local, regional, statewide and national job listings
	Local labor market and career information
	Resources for identification of personal interest and skills
	Skill Level testing in Typing, Data Entry, 10-Key, Spelling, Grammar, Math
	Assistance in development of resumes and cover letters. Create and print your own resume with one of the following programs:       WinWay       Choices       Word
	Advice regarding interview techniques
	Self-directed or staff assisted job search
	Workshops – Resume Writing – Interviewing Techniques
	Tutorials: Learn at your own pace. These programs store your progress, so visit the center as often as needed to complete the program:          MS Windows          Word          Excel          PowerPoint          Access
	Assistive Technology for the Visually Impaired
	Self-Register with Department for Employment Services
	Enter your resume into the Kentucky Talent Bank

       Job Search and Job Referral Assistance

When you register you will be asked to provide information relating to your work history, experience, education, special training, your interests and any specific skills you possess.  In essence you are simply supplying the kind of information that is normally included on your resume.  This allows us to conduct a more effective job search for you.  By matching your skills and qualifications to the requirements specified by the employer, there is  greater potential the employer will consider you for the position. 

       Job Openings

Want to access job openings?  Depending on your preference there are a number of ways to accomplish this:

	Local Job Openings will link you to some of the most recent job openings  listed with the Henderson DES Job Bank
	The Kentucky Job Bank links you to local, regional, and  statewide jobs
	If you are interested in jobs outside of Kentucky you can go  directly to America's Job Bank
	State Government Job Listings
	Application Form to apply on-line for State Government jobs
	Federal Job Listings
	Job Boards, Clearinghouses, Meta Guides lists job opportunities in multiple fields, industries, and occupations
	International Jobs contains job announcements which are located  in or focus on countries and regions beyond the United States

        The Kentucky Talent Bank

Kentucky's Talent Bank allows you to create a resume and cover letter on line.  You will be able to track your job searches, utilize a job scout that will email you with new job orders meeting your qualifications, and you can develop a personal on-line career account to help you with your job search. Entering your resume into the Talent Bank will make you accessible to Kentucky employers who utilize this resource when searching for qualified individuals to fill job openings. 

Virtual Workshop Center
"Learn On-Line"

The Department for Employment Services wants to introduce you to our Virtual Workshop Center.  Although we offer workshops at many of our locations, we understand that your schedule may not allow you the flexibility to attend these workshops in person.  That is why we are providing you an alternative method of accessing these services.  

The Virtual Workshop Center allows you to access in-depth information and instructions on "How to Write a Successful Resume", "Cover Letter" and "Thank You Letter"; Interviewing Skills to Assist in Your Job Interview; Job and Career Fair Tips; alphabetical listings of: Action Verbs to make your resume more dynamic, Descriptive Words to emphasize you and your skills, Commonly Misspelled Words frequently found on resumes, cover letters and often on tests; Survey and Assess Your Interests; even Test your Skills in Math, Spelling and Grammar.  There are also other useful resources and links to assist you in preparing for that first job, next job or career change.

America's Career Kit

The nation's largest online Career Development System.  It Works!  With more than ten million user sessions by employers, job seekers and learners each month, nobody's bigger on careers than America's Career Kit.

      Programs and Services

Not only do our staff assist you with your job search, but they will also provide you with relevant information regarding employment trends, your local labor market, job search and interviewing techniques, resume, applications and community resources.  The Henderson Department for Employment Services is responsible for the administration of a number of programs and services designed to assist job and service seekers in a variety of employment related areas.  For more information about some of these services browse through our web site or click on the some of the specific links below.  

      A.A.R.P.
      America's Career Kit
      Child Labor Laws
      Community Employment Bulletin Board
      Federal Bonding
      Job Fairs
      Kentucky Works Program
      Labor Market Information, Trends, Prevailing Wages
      Media Advertising of Job Openings
      Older Workers
      On-site Employers
      Other Services
      Resource Center
      Seminars and Workshops
      Tax Credits
      Testing
      Unemployment Insurance
      Veterans Employment Program
      Virtual Workshops:  Learn On-Line      
      Wage Subsidy Program
      Youth Services