Step Into High-Paying
Eastern Kentucky hiring event connecting you to energy, manufacturing, and travel-based jobs with real employers
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High-paying opportunities in nuclear energy.
Interviews available for qualified candidates.
Our next Hiring Event is right around the corner!
Date: Tuesday, April 28
Time: 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Location:
902 Technology Dr
Grayson, KY
This event is hosted by WECTEC, a subsidiary of Westinghouse, and Eastern Kentucky Talent Network, in partnership with Ashland Community Technical College
*Virtual Options Available*
Special Thanks to Our Partners For Making This Event Possible:
A Different Kind of Opportunity
These are not traditional, stay-in-one-place jobs.
This is work designed for people who want more flexibility, higher pay, and a different path forward.
Opportunities include:
- Nuclear outage work supporting power plants across the country
- Renewable energy and energy infrastructure projects
- Manufacturing and extraction industries
- Skilled trades and technical roles in high-demand environments
You travel for defined projects, apply your skills in high-value settings, and return home between assignments.
Too often, local job options mean choosing between low wages or leaving home.
This creates another path.
- Earn more with competitive, often above-market wages
- Get support on the road with per diem and travel covered
- Work across the country while building specialized experience
- Stay rooted in Eastern Kentucky without relocating permanently
- Gain time back at home between projects
For many, this means earning in months what might take a full year locally—and doing it without giving up where you live.
This is a way to expand your opportunities without leaving your home behind.
This Is Already Happening in Eastern Kentucky
More than 40 Eastern Kentuckians are currently working in nuclear outage roles—traveling for high-paying work and bringing that income back home.
This is a real, proven pathway.
You could be next.
What Is Nuclear Outage Work?
3-step breakdown:
Travel to a Job Site for a Set Period
Instead of relocating permanently or commuting to the same job every day, this work is project-based.
You travel to a job site for a defined period—often a few weeks or months—knowing exactly when the assignment starts and ends. Travel and lodging support are often included, reducing out-of-pocket costs.
This structure gives you something most jobs don’t:
a clear timeline, a clear paycheck, and a clear plan.
Perform High-Value Technical Work
Once on site, you’re doing work that matters.
These roles focus on maintenance, repair, inspection, and upgrades in critical industries like energy and manufacturing. That means your skills are being applied in environments where precision, safety, and experience are valued—and paid for.
This isn’t entry-level work.
It’s skilled, specialized work that:
- Commands higher wages
- Builds experience employers are actively looking for
- Positions you for long-term career growth
Return Home Between Assignments
When the project is complete, you go home.
Not for a weekend—but for extended time between assignments. Time to rest, spend with family, or plan your next move.
For many people, this is the difference:
- You’re not stuck in a nonstop work cycle
- You have flexibility between jobs
- You can live in Eastern Kentucky while earning income from across the country
This model gives you something traditional jobs often don’t—higher pay, more flexibility, and the ability to stay rooted where you live.
Why Join the EKY Talent Network First?
We’re with you every step of the way.
What You Get:
- Priority access to interviews so you’re first in line when opportunities open
- One-on-one support to understand your goals, skills, and next steps
- Direct connections to employers who are actively hiring
- Ongoing access to future hiring events and opportunities
- 24/7 job openings through the EKY Job Board
This is more than a job board. It’s a team that stays with you, supports you, and helps you move forward at every step.
How to Get to the Front of the Line
Step 1: Complete the Form
Tell us about your background
Start by sharing a few details about yourself so we can understand your experience, interests, and career goals. This helps us match you with opportunities that fit your skills and where you want to go next. The more complete your information, the better we can support you.
Step 2: Upload Your Resume
Show your experience and skills
Upload your resume so our team can get a full picture of your work history, certifications, and strengths. Don’t have one? That’s okay. We can still work with you and help identify your skills, but having a resume allows us to connect you with employers faster and more accurately.
Step 3: One-on-One Assessment
Meet with our team
You’ll connect directly with a member of the EKY Talent Network team for a personalized assessment. This is where we take a deeper look at your goals, experience, and readiness for available roles. We may also help you refine your resume, highlight transferable skills, and prepare for upcoming opportunities.
Step 4: Lock in Your Interview
If qualified, get scheduled in advance
If your background aligns with current employer needs, we’ll schedule your interview ahead of time. This gives you a clear next step and helps you walk in prepared and confident. Our goal is to make sure you’re not just showing up—but showing up ready.
Important Note: Walk-ins are welcome, but interviews are not guaranteed.
Pre-registering and completing all steps ahead of time gives you the best chance to secure an interview and make the most of the opportunity.
This Is Already Happening.
Take the First Step.
More than 40 Eastern Kentuckians are already doing this work.
Now it’s your opportunity to be next.
Event Details
When:
Tuesday, April 28 | 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Where:
Technology Drive Campus
902 Technology Dr, Grayson, KY
Note:
Virtual interviews available for qualified candidates across all 54 Appalachian Kentucky counties.