<p>Governor’s Minority Management Trainee Program</p><p>Application Packet MATTHEW G. BEVIN 501 HIGH STREET, 3RD FLOOR THOMAS B. STEPHENS GOVERNOR FRANKFORT, KENTUCKY 40601 SECRETARY PHONE (502) 564-7430 FAX (502) 564-7603 WWW.PERSONNEL.KY.GOV</p><p>Date: June 15, 2017</p><p>Dear Prospective Trainee: </p><p>Thank you for your interest in participating in the 2017 Governor’s Minority Management Trainee Program (GMMTP)! The Personnel Cabinet is committed to our mission of providing leadership and guidance to attract, develop, motivate, and retain a talented, diverse workforce. We are pleased to provide you with this exceptional learning and development opportunity.</p><p>GMMTP is a program that was one of the first of its kind, and one that has garnered respect from agencies across the Commonwealth. This program provides the opportunity for professional and personal development, and will assist in the further development of your potential to solve emerging workforce issues as they pertain to state government.</p><p>GMMTP is designed to recruit exceptional minority employees interested in furthering their career in state government. The program includes a rigorous two year experience with partners from across various cabinets and agencies. Participants will engage in an exploration of leadership in state government under the mentorship of Managers, Executive Directors, and Cabinet Secretaries who will serve as mentors to the trainees. Participants will also have the opportunity to shadow and pursue additional mentoring with private sector professionals.</p><p>Program activities include completion of the Certificate of Supervisory Essentials (CSE) program, community service opportunities, individualized career mentoring, workshops on leadership, social activities, and more. </p><p>The information available from the website and the GMMTP Information Packet will guide you through the application process. The deadline to apply for the 2017 program is 12:00 pm on July 17, 2017. We recommend that you complete all of the components of your application as early as possible to ensure all materials are received prior to the deadline. </p><p>Please feel free to contact Colene Elridge at (502) 564-8000 if you have any questions after reviewing the application instructions. </p><p>Sincerely, </p><p>Colene Elridge Executive Staff Advisor Office of Diversity, Equality & Training</p><p>2017 Governor’s Minority Management Trainee Program Cabinet/Agency Liaisons Agency Liaison Email Phone Administrative Office of the Courts Maurice Brown [email protected] (502)573-2350 ext. 50327 Board of Embalmers and Funeral Kanetha Dorsey [email protected] 502-426-4589 Home Dir Board of Optometric Examiners Connie Calvert [email protected] 859-246-2744 Cabinet for Health & Family Services Cathy Cox [email protected] 502-564-7770 x3375 Cabinet for Health & Family Services Jay Klein [email protected] 502-564-7770 x3368 Council on Postsecondary Education Pegge Woolums [email protected] 502-892-3070 Department of Agriculture Jamie White [email protected] 502-706-1409 Department of Financial Institutions Brian Raley [email protected] 502-782-9015 Department of Local Government Melinda Parrish [email protected] 502-573-2382 Department of Military Affairs Crystal Simpson [email protected] 502-607-1541 l Department of Criminal Justice Edliniae Sweat [email protected]. 859-622-2912 Training Department of Corrections Teresa Harris [email protected] 502-564-4636 Department of Public Advocacy Sherri Payne [email protected] 502-782-3554 Department of Revenue Kimberly Hillard [email protected] 502-564-4921 x 4579 Education Cabinet Sarah Austin [email protected] 502-564-2869 Energy & Environment Cabinet Kirsty Savoie [email protected] 502-782-7061 Finance & Administration Cabinet Yvette Smith [email protected] 502-564-2874 Justice & Public Safety Cabinet Renata Simmons [email protected] 502-564-7554 Kentucky Commission on Human Cynthia Fox [email protected] 502-566-9963 Rights Kentucky Board of Chiropractic Karalee Oldenkamp [email protected] 270-651-2522 Examiners Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure Michelle Humpich [email protected] 502-429-7939 Kentucky Board of Physical Therapy Beth Bell [email protected] 502-429-7140 Kentucky Board of Podiatry Beverley White [email protected] 270-646-0006 Kentucky State Board of Licensure Jonathan Buckley [email protected] 502-573-2680 For Professional Engineers & Land Surveyors Kentucky State Police Brandy Kelly [email protected] 502-782-1858 Kentucky Artisan Center Teresa Parrett [email protected] 859-985-5448x231 Kentucky Board of Hairdressers and Sharon Smith [email protected] 502-564-4262 ext. 228. Cosmetologist Kentucky Board of Nursing Joanna W. Neubert [email protected] 502-429-7171 Kentucky Department of Fish and Tanya Wilson [email protected] 502-564-7109 x4581 Wildlife Kentucky Historical Society Pam Brookman [email protected] 502-564-1792 x4409 Kentucky Retirement System Monica Valentine [email protected] 502-696-8593 Labor Cabinet Cornelius O'Banion [email protected] 502-564-0686 Personnel Cabinet Tanya Lawrence [email protected] 502-564-6783 Public Protection Cabinet Dwayne Depp [email protected] 502-782-5450 Secretary of State Office Megan Walton [email protected] 502-782-7439 Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet Freda Harris [email protected] 502-892-3327 Transportation Cabinet Zuri Johnson [email protected] 502-782-4798 Treasury OJ Oleka [email protected] 502-564-8824 GOVERNOR’S MINORITY MANAGEMENT TRAINEE APPLICATION</p><p>APPLICANT Name: ______Title: ______Cabinet/Agency: ______Business or Home Address: ______Phone: (W)______(H)______</p><p>NOMINATOR Name: ______Title: ______Cabinet/Agency: ______Business or Home Address: ______Phone: (W)______(H)______</p><p>* PLEASE COMPLETE THE SECTIONS ATTACHED TO THIS APPLICATION ON THE SPACE PROVIDED (ADDITIONAL PAGES MAY BE ATTACHED IF NECESSARY). </p><p>PLEASE RETURN TO: Governor’s Minority Management Trainee Program Office of Diversity and Equality Personnel Cabinet 501 High Street, 1st Floor Frankfort, KY 40601</p><p>DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 12 pm on JULY 17, 2017 *NO EXCEPTIONS* SECTION I</p><p>Work experience in state government. (Please provide Cabinet/ Agency, dates [month/year], work locations, job titles, and a description of duties. You may attach additional pages if necessary.)</p><p>Name: ______SECTION II</p><p>Experience outside the cabinet or agency. (Please provide organization, dates [month/year], work locations, titles and a description of duties. You may attach additional pages if necessary. This section may include other full time or part time work, volunteer positions with civil groups, churches, schools, charities, etc.)</p><p>Name: ______SECTION III</p><p>Education/relevant continuing education and training. (You may attach additional pages if necessary.)</p><p>Name: ______SECTION IV</p><p>Leadership/management/supervisory experience. (May be within or outside state government. May be with a paid or volunteer position. You may attach additional pages if necessary.)</p><p>Name: ______Personal Reflection Essays Please answer the following questions on separate pieces of paper. Please limit your responses to 500 words or less. Please place your name and agency on the top right hand corner margin of each response.</p><p>A. What is your personal Mission, Vision, and Values (MVV)? B. What has been your biggest personal/professional challenge within your employment with the Commonwealth of Kentucky? C. Why do you want to participate in this program? What qualifications and characteristics do you have which will make you successful in this program? How will your agency benefit from your participation in this program? D. Where do you see yourself, professionally, post program completion? What roles, cabinets, agencies would you like to pursue? GOVERNOR’S MINORITY MANAGEMENT TRAINEE RECOMMENDATION APPLICANT</p><p>Name:______Cabinet/Agency:______</p><p>LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION You may write your letter in this space or attach it to this form. Your evaluation of this individual will be very important in helping us determine whether to offer them admission into the Governor’s Minority Management Trainee Program. We are particularly interested in the candidate’s professional potential, enthusiasm, and performance. Please call us if you have any questions at (502)564-8000.</p><p>Please Check one box:</p><p>I highly recommend this individual. I recommend this individual. I recommend with reservation. I do not recommend.</p><p>RECOMMENDATOR: Name:______Title:______Cabinet/Agency:______Business or Home Address:______Phone: (W)______(H)______</p><p>Signature ______</p><p>Return to: Personnel Cabinet, Office of Diversity, Equality, & Training, 501 High St. Frankfort, KY. 40601 or email to [email protected]. GOVERNOR’S MINORITY MANAGEMENT TRAINEE APPLICANT- AGENCY AGREEMENT FORM APPLICANT:  I understand this is a 2-year program from date of admission and that it includes orientation, completion of the Certificate of Supervisory Essentials (CSE) as well as other components that will require a minimum of 87.5 hours.</p><p> I understand that completion of this program may require traveling, overnight lodging, and/or extended days away from the office.</p><p> I understand that if a portion of a workshop is missed within the CSE program, I will be expected to make up that portion in order to receive credit toward CSE.</p><p> I also understand that completion of this program, does not in any way obligate my employer to give me a promotion.</p><p>I hereby make application to the Governor’s Minority Management Trainee Program. I have read the above, as well as the handbook, and understand the requirements of the program.</p><p>______Applicant’s Signature Date</p><p>IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:  I recommend and support this applicants’ participation in the GMMTP program, including such requirements as attending training, working on the written project, community service, professional development, and traveling to training sites, etc.</p><p> I expect this applicant’s participation in the program to benefit this agency as well as to contribute to the applicant’s personal and professional growth and development.</p><p>______Immediate Supervisor Signature Date</p><p>CABINET SECRETARY OR AGENCY HEAD:  I concur with supervisor’s recommendation and approve this applicant for admission to the GMMTP Program.</p><p>______Cabinet Secretary or Agency Head</p><p>GMMTP Liaison, please forward complete application to: Colene Elridge Office of Diversity, Equality, & Training 501 High St. Frankfort, KY. 40601</p>