Affirmative Action Plan

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Executive Branch Affirmative Action Plan is established by statute in KRS 18A.138. The Plan reaffirms the Commonwealth's commitment to non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity fair treatment of applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, age, pregnancy or related medical condition, marital or familial status, disability, veteran status, political affiliation, or genetic information.

View the following documents regarding the 2013 Executive Branch Affirmative Action Plan:

Executive Order 2013-841

Executive Branch Affirmative Action Plan

Any questions concerning the Affirmative Action Plan, the Semi-Annual Reports on Female & Minority Employment or submitting a cabinet/agency Affirmative Action Quarterly Report can be directed to the Office of Diversity, Equality, and Training. or 502-564-8000.

Semi-Annual Reports on Female and Minority Employment 

The Office of Diversity & Equality is committed to ensuring greater diversity within state government. Kentucky Revised Statute 18A.138(4) directs the Personnel Cabinet to produce a Semi-Annual Report on Female & Minority Employment in order to provide state officials with a progress assessment of the Commonwealth's Affirmative Action Plan.

The Office of Diversity & Equality produces these reports, as well as diversity and EEO training for the various cabinets, in order to assist with creating a workforce that reflects the diversity found within the Commonwealth.  Continuing success in securing a diverse workforce is a legal and moral imperative.  This report assists the various cabinets to assess their plans for the recruitment, retention and promotion of minorities and women.

Utilization Reports

12/2021 Utilization Report

For previous reports, please contact our office at 502.564.8000 and/or Email:Office of Diversity, Equality, and Training.