Team Kentucky site offers support during shutdown

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Officials said as the country marks the 13th day of the federal shutdown, Gov. Andy Beshear is reminding displaced federal employees of Team Kentucky’s portal.

Officials said the website 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 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.”

Officials explain on the site, displaced federal employees can search through open jobs in state government or across the commonwealth. They can also view a virtual career fair or speak directly with a free career counselor. People can contact the career counselor by calling 502-564-8030 or by emailing pers.careercounseling@ky.gov to learn more.

Authorities said that for those in need of filing unemployment benefits, go here to apply. Federal, military, or postal employees affected by the federal shutdown who plan to file for unemployment insurance need the following documents:

• 2024 W2 or final 2024 pay stub showing year-to-date earnings
• Last pay stub from March 2025 and June 2025
• SF-8 and SF-50, if available

“Team Kentucky is committed to making state government the commonwealth’s employer of choice, and that also means being there for our fellow Americans during times of need,” said Personnel Cabinet Secretary Mary Elizabeth Bailey. “Our team is ready to help affected federal employees – whether that means finding a job here on Team Kentucky or accessing the support needed until the federal government is back up and running.”