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Bureau of Labor Statistics
The Bureau of Labor Statistics, an agency within the U.S. Department of Labor offers many resources of interest to Kentuckians. Including statistical data such as Kentucky Annual Averages Employment Indicators  and Women,Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities in Science and Engineering 1998, regional information, special reports and a link to the Occupational Outlook Handbook . The website can also be searched by keyword.
Kentucky Council of Area Development Districts
The fifteen Area Development Districts provide complete coverage for Kentucky's 120 counties. They serve as forums, clearinghouses, technical centers and conveners for the region they serve. They also serve as a systematic linkage between local leadership, the Governor's office, state and federal agencies, and private organizations.
Kentucky Department for Adult Education and Literacy
This department provides services for adult education, including the GED, workplace education, English as a Second Language, family literacy, and education of the institutionalized.
Kentucky Economic Development Information System - Community Information
Produced in partnership with local economic development contacts and the Division of Site Evaluation, the Economic Development Information System provides current local economic development data on every major community across the state in a continuously updated web-based format. Statistical information presented includes community population, education, and employment by major industry.
Kentucky Labor Cabinet
This regulatory agency is concerned with all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including occupational safety and health, wage and hours, child labor, and workers' compensation.
Workforce Development Cabinet
The Cabinet seeks to improve the skills of the workforce and provide training and employment opportunities to both employers and those seeking employment.
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