Strength in Service: Creative Strategies for Hiring Military Talent

KY VALOR supports transitioning service members and their spouses as they pursue professional licensure and career opportunities in Kentucky. The team not only works across the Bluegrass, but also travels to military bases nationwide to connect with service members before they transition, helping to bring a licensed, ready-to-work population into our state.

This session will provide an overview of the benefits of hiring military members and veterans, highlight Kentucky-specific programs available to employers, and share how KY VALOR’s approach is unique. Attendees will also learn practical strategies to adjust hiring policies and processes to better attract, support, and retain this highly skilled talent pool.

SPEAKER BIO With a career rooted in recruiting, marketing, and relationship building, Nicki Stewart has played a key role in strengthening Kentucky’s business and workforce landscape. She is dedicated to supporting service members and their spouses as they transition out of the military, working directly with employers to…