Upcoming Meetings

Full Council Meeting:

July 14th, 2023
1:00pm - 3:00pm
1525 Bull Lea Rd.
Lexington, KY 40511

Committee Meetings:

Bylaws (Ad Hoc) Committee

Monday, June 19, 2023 via Zoom
10:00am - 11:00am

Provider Capacity Committee

Wednesday, June 21, 2023 via Zoom
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Advocacy and Education Committee

Friday, June 09, 2023 via Zoom
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Transition Committee

Monday, June 12, 2023 via Zoom
11:00am - 12:00pm

Employer Education and Engagement Committee

Friday, June 02, 2023 via Zoom
11:30am - 12:30pm

2023 Full Council Meeting Dates

Friday, July 14th, 2023
1:00pm - 3:00pm
1525 Bull Lea Rd.
Lexington, KY 40511

Friday, October 13th, 2023
1:00pm - 3:00pm
1525 Bull Lea Rd.
Lexington, KY 40511

Should you wish to attend an Employment First Council meeting or committee meeting, please contact:

Nanci J. Howard
Nanci.Howard@ky.gov
Employment First Council
Vocational Rehabilitation Administrator
500 Mero St., 4th Floor, NE
Frankfort, KY 40601
800-372-7172

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2023 Full Council Meeting Dates

​​​Should you wish to attend an Employment First Council meeting or committee meeting, please contact:

Upcoming Meetings

Full Council Meeting:

Committee Meetings:

Should you wish to attend an Employment First Council meeting or committee meeting, please contact: