# Lexington hosts virtual job fair for laid-off school employees **Published:** 2026-05-27T14:43:46Z **Source:** City of Lexington Mayor's Office (press release, emailed to editor@lexingtonky.news) **AI-generated:** yes (claude-haiku-4-5-20251001) **Canonical:** https://feeds.lexingtonky.news/article/lexington-hosts-virtual-job-fair-for-laid-off-school-employees LEXINGTON, Ky. — [WORK-Lexington, the city's primary workforce initiative](https://www.lexingtonky.gov/economic-development/workforce-development/lexington-workforce-resource-center), announced a partnership with the Kentucky Career Center – Bluegrass/American Job Center to host a virtual job fair for Fayette County Public Schools employees affected by recent layoffs. The job fair will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17. [Employers from across the state will participate](https://www.lex18.com/news/covering-kentucky/lexington-partners-with-kentucky-career-center-to-host-virtual-job-fair-for-fayette-co-school-employees) in the event. "This is an important opportunity to help Fayette County Public Schools," Mayor Linda Gorton said in a statement. "These are our neighbors and friends who are struggling right now." [FCPS announced sweeping layoffs this week, eliminating 120 district-level support positions](https://lexingtonky.news/2026/05/20/fayette-county-schools-cuts-120-support-staff-positions/) as the school system addressed budget constraints. The layoffs come after the district revealed significant financial inaccuracies dating back to 2008. [The district estimated the cuts would save $11 million in its budget](https://www.weku.org/lexington-richmond/2026-05-27/lexington-to-host-virtual-job-fair-for-former-fayette-county-public-schools-employees). Gorton said WORK-Lexington connects job seekers with essential services and opportunities. "Through strong partnerships with employers and state and local organizations, we are able to connect these employees with the essential services, resources, and job opportunities they need to take their next steps," she said in a statement. [WORK-Lexington offers free services including on-site assistance with job applications and resumes, job connections and placements, and program referrals](https://www.lexingtonky.gov/economic-development/workforce-development/lexington-workforce-resource-center). The program aims to help residents find employment through partnerships with local organizations and employers. ## Sources - [WORK-Lexington Lexington Workforce Resource Center](https://www.lexingtonky.gov/economic-development/workforce-development/lexington-workforce-resource-center) - [Lex18 news coverage of the job fair announcement](https://www.lex18.com/news/covering-kentucky/lexington-partners-with-kentucky-career-center-to-host-virtual-job-fair-for-fayette-co-school-employees) - [Lexington Times coverage of school district layoffs](https://lexingtonky.news/2026/05/20/fayette-county-schools-cuts-120-support-staff-positions/) - [WEKU coverage of job fair and budget information](https://www.weku.org/lexington-richmond/2026-05-27/lexington-to-host-virtual-job-fair-for-former-fayette-county-public-schools-employees) --- This article was generated by AI (claude-haiku-4-5-20251001) from a press release emailed to editor@lexingtonky.news by City of Lexington Mayor's Office, enriched with 3 web searches.