Supporting Military Spouses and DOD Priorities
Kentucky's efforts in supporting military spouses and DOD priorities, including legislative practices, interstate compacts, employment initiatives, and partnerships with defense communities. Focus on removing barriers in occupational licensing and certification for military spouses.
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Interim Joint Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection June 16, 2021 Kentucky Commission on Military Affairs Steven Bullard, Brigadier General (USAF Ret.), Executive Director Dr. Dallas Kratzer, Lieutenant Colonel (USAF Ret.), Grant Program Manager
Discussion Topics Supporting DOD priorities Military spouse employment compacts development DOD military spouse and installation websites (Fort Campbell/Fort Knox) The Knox Regional Development Alliance (KRDA) spouse employment website U.S. Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation (OLDCC) cyber certifications and workforce development grant outreach
Supporting DOD Priorities DOD Defense State Liaison Office Partnership KY considered a best practice legislative state Excellent working relationship Working on outreach to state boards and commissions on ways to ensure compliance with HB 323 (2019), requiring reciprocal license approval within 30 days Association of Defense Communities Similar mission to KCMA on the national level https://defensecommunities.org/ Chair, State Advisor Council
Military Spouse Employment Military Spouse employment compacts development - Kentucky is a member of at least 38 interstate compacts - Average state 34 - Legislative passage of DOD priority compacts (4 out of 5) - Joined Audiology Speech Language Pathology Compact and the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact in 2021 - Earlier joined the Physical Therapy Licensure and Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compacts - Technically not a member of the Emergency Medical Services Compact - Two newly identified priorities - Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact - Licensed Professional Counseling Compact - Military Interstate Children s Compact Commission a related success story - Focus is to continue working with state certifying agencies to remove barriers on occupational licensing and certification employment
Military Spouse Employment DOD military spouse and installation websites Fort Campbell Resources - Garrison website: https://home.army.mil/campbell/ - Spouse Employment Center: https://home.army.mil/campbell/index.php/sec - Christian County Chamber Military Spouse Working Group Fort Knox Resources - Garrison website: https://home.army.mil/knox/ The Knox Regional Development Alliance (KRDA) spouse employment website - Nationally recognized by Association of Defense Communities Year 2020 - https://Greaterfortknox.com/jobs - Partnership with Ft Knox, KY Career Center-Lincoln Trail, Lincoln Trail Workforce Development Board
U.S. Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation (OLDCC) Grant Outreach Dr. Dallas Kratzer, Lieutenant Colonel (USAF Ret.) Grant Program Manager
Cyber Certifications and Workforce Development Outreach Federal Grant ($2M; 28-months); KCMA/ UofL Research Foundation - Population Focus: Transitioning Service Members, Veterans and Spouses - C4 Project Facts Spouse-focused Apprenticeships - Nationally: US Chamber of Commerce Foundation, USO Spouse Network, and Blue Star Families - Locally: UofL Modern Apprenticeships Pathways for Success (MAPS) and in education
Workforce Development Outreach Advancing Kentucky s workforce strategy on veteran & spouse hiring policies and programs Key Partnerships and Alliances - State Government - Kentucky Military Installations Fort Campbell & Fort Knox - Kentucky Higher Education - Non-Profits - Industry DOD Skillbridge Program - Partnership with Kentucky Department of Veteran Affairs - Webinar Hosted by KySHRM / KY Chamber of Commerce (May 25, 2021) - Bringing Skilled Veterans to Your Workforce - Webinar programs (future)
