The site was created in April to assist federal employees amid widespread layoffs and offers a list of resources, including career counselors, virtual career fairs, job openings, and links to unemployment benefits.
“Despite facing ongoing challenges by the Trump administration, federal employees have continued to show up for Americans and our country. Now, as the shutdown continues and thousands face layoffs, Team Kentucky is showing up and offering support during their time of need,” said Gov. Beshear. “We launched the Team Kentucky Federal Employees portal in April, and it is still live and ready to help those impacted find new employment or access the resources they need during the shutdown.”
On the site, displaced federal employees can search through open jobs in state government or across the commonwealth, view a virtual career fair, or speak directly with a free career counselor by calling 502-564-8030 or emailing pers.careercounseling@ky.gov to learn more.
If you need to file for unemployment benefits, the site offers a direct link to the UI portal. You will need specific documentation, including your 2024 W-2 or final pay stub showing year-to-date earnings, last pay stubs from March and June 2025, and SF-8 and SF-50 forms if available.