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SUMMARY:Bright Mountain Career Expo | EKY Runway + EKY Talent Network
DESCRIPTION:Build Your Next Career Path\nExplore Construction and Nuclear Opportunities at the Bright Mountain Career Expo\n📅 Date: October 2\, 2026\n🕒 Time: 10:00 AM–8:00 PM ET\n📍 Location: Hazard Community and Technical College | Hazard\, Kentucky \nWhether you’re looking for your next job\, exploring a new industry\, or interested in building skills for the future\, the Bright Mountain Career Expo is an opportunity to connect with career pathways in construction and nuclear energy. \nStop by anytime between 10 AM and 8 PM to explore either pathway—or both—and connect with workforce resources available to Eastern Kentuckians. \nTwo Industries. More Ways to Build Your Future.\nThe Bright Mountain Career Expo brings together opportunities in two industries with growing workforce needs.\nAttendees can explore: \n\nConstruction opportunities connected to projects with Edelen Renewables\nNuclear workforce opportunities through WECTEC\nCareer support and resources through EKY Runway\nJob connections through the Eastern Kentucky Talent Network\n\nYou don’t need to know which path is right for you before you arrive. Come learn about the opportunities\, talk with the teams on site\, and discover where your experience and interests could take you. \nExplore Construction Opportunities\nInterested in putting your skills to work in construction? \nEdelen Renewables will be on site conducting intake for individuals interested in applying for construction jobs associated with its projects. This is an opportunity to learn more about available career pathways\, share your experience and interests\, and take an initial step toward potential construction employment. Whether you already have construction experience or are interested in exploring where your skills could fit\, stop by and connect with the team. \nExplore Nuclear Opportunities\nA career in nuclear energy doesn’t necessarily mean leaving Eastern Kentucky behind. SOAR’s EKY Runway team will be available to provide screening and support for individuals interested in opportunities with WECTEC\, which supports nuclear energy projects across the country. These project-based opportunities can provide a pathway for Eastern Kentuckians to use their technical\, industrial\, construction\, and skilled-trades experience on projects beyond the region while continuing to call Eastern Kentucky home. At the Career Expo\, you can learn more about this work model\, discuss your experience with the team\, and find out what steps may come next. \nGet Career Support While You’re There\nYou don’t have to navigate your next career move alone. SOAR staff will be available throughout the event to connect attendees with EKY Runway and the Eastern Kentucky Talent Network. Through these programs\, Eastern Kentuckians can access resources such as: \n\nCareer coaching and workforce support\nConnections to employers and employment opportunities\nHelp identifying career pathways that fit their skills and goals\nAccess to the EKY Job Board\nInformation about future hiring events and opportunities\nAdditional training and career-readiness resources\n\nEven if you aren’t sure which opportunity is right for you yet\, our team can help you determine your next step. \nWho Should Attend?\nThe Bright Mountain Career Expo is designed for individuals who: \n\nAre interested in construction employment opportunities\nAant to learn more about nuclear workforce opportunities\nHave construction\, industrial\, manufacturing\, mechanical\, electrical\, maintenance\, or technical experience\nAre considering a new career pathway\nWant support connecting their existing skills to new opportunities\nAre looking for career resources and employment connections in Eastern Kentucky\n\nYou can be interested in construction\, solar\, nuclear\, or all three. There’s no need to limit yourself to one pathway before attending. \nHow to Get Started\nStep 1: Register for the Career Expo\nComplete the registration form so our teams know you’re interested in attending. \nStep 2: Come to Hazard Community and Technical College\nStop by anytime between 10:00 AM and 8:00 PM ET on October 2. \nStep 3: Explore Your Options\nConnect with the teams on site to learn about construction opportunities\, nuclear career pathways\, and available workforce support. \nStep 4: Take Your Next Step\nDepending on your interests\, you can complete construction intake with Edelen Renewables\, receive WECTEC screening and support from EKY Runway\, and connect with the Eastern Kentucky Talent Network for additional career opportunities. \nFind Out Where Your Skills Can Take You\nYour next opportunity may be closer than you think. Come to the Bright Mountain Career Expo to explore construction and nuclear career pathways\, meet the teams helping Eastern Kentuckians connect to employment\, and find the next step that makes sense for you. \nRegister for the Bright Mountain Career Expo >
URL:https://soar-ky.org/soar-event-calendar/bright-mountain-career-expo/
LOCATION:Hazard Community and Technical College\, First Federal Center\, Hazard\, KY\, United States
CATEGORIES:EKY Runway Program,EKY Talent Network,Nuclear Hiring,SOAR event
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SUMMARY:Nuclear Outage Hiring Event | Eastern Kentucky Talent Network
DESCRIPTION:Step Into High-Paying Skilled Trades Careers\nConnect to Energy\, Manufacturing\, and Travel-Based Jobs at This Eastern Kentucky Hiring Event\n📅 Date: October 7\, 2026\n🕒 Time: Scheduled interview times will be provided\n📍 Location: Hazard Community and Technical College\nFirst Federal Center\n1 Community College Drive\nHazard\, KY \nVirtual interviews are available for qualified candidates across Eastern Kentucky. \nSkip the line and join the Eastern Kentucky Talent Network today to claim your interview spot. \nThis Is Not Your Typical Job Fair\nThis hiring event is designed to connect you directly with employers who are actively hiring for high-demand roles in: \n\nEnergy and power generation\nManufacturing and industrial environments\nSkilled trades and technical work\n\nMany of these opportunities are tied to nuclear outage projects through WECTEC\, a subsidiary of Westinghouse that supports critical energy infrastructure projects across the country. \nThese roles follow a different model than traditional employment. \nYou travel to project sites\, earn competitive wages\, gain valuable experience\, and return home between assignments. \nWhy This Opportunity Matters\nIf you’ve ever felt stuck choosing between limited local opportunities and relocating for work\, this career path offers another option. \nThese positions provide: \n\nHigher earning potential than many traditional local jobs\nPer diem and travel support while on assignment\nOpportunities to work across the country without permanently relocating\nTime at home between projects\nValuable technical experience that can lead to future opportunities\n\nFor many workers\, this means earning more while continuing to call Eastern Kentucky home. \nThis Is Already Working for Eastern Kentuckians\nMore than 40 Eastern Kentuckians are already working in nuclear outage roles across the country. \nThey’re building specialized skills\, increasing their earning potential\, and bringing those wages back to their communities. \nThey’ve discovered a way to access career opportunities nationwide while maintaining strong roots at home. \nYou could be next. \nHow the Work Model Operates\nTravel to a Job Site\nAssignments are project-based with defined start and end dates. Travel support is often provided to help workers reach project locations. \nPerform High-Value Technical Work\nWorkers apply their skills in critical industrial and energy environments where demand is high and compensation reflects the value of the work being performed. \nReturn Home Between Assignments\nWhen a project ends\, workers return home before their next assignment begins\, creating flexibility and control over their schedule. \nWhy Join the Eastern Kentucky Talent Network First?\nInterview opportunities are limited. \nCandidates who are part of the Eastern Kentucky Talent Network receive priority consideration for available interview slots. \nAs a member\, you’ll receive: \n\nPriority access to interviews\nA one-on-one career assessment with our team\nDirect connections to hiring employers\nAccess to future hiring events\n24/7 job opportunities through the EKY Job Board\nOngoing workforce support and career guidance\n\nThe Eastern Kentucky Talent Network is more than a job board. It’s a team dedicated to helping you find opportunities that fit your skills\, goals\, and future. \nHow to Get to the Front of the Line\nStep 1: Complete the Registration Form\nTell us about your background\, experience\, and interests. \nStep 2: Upload Your Resume\nHelp employers understand your skills and qualifications. \nStep 3: Complete a One-on-One Assessment\nMeet with a member of the Eastern Kentucky Talent Network team. \nStep 4: Secure Your Interview\nQualified candidates may be scheduled for interviews in advance of the event. \nImportant: Walk-ins are welcome\, but interviews are not guaranteed. \nWho Should Attend?\nThis event is ideal for individuals who: \n\nHave experience in skilled trades\, manufacturing\, industrial\, or technical environments\nPossess mechanical\, electrical\, maintenance\, or construction skills\nAre interested in travel-based work opportunities\nWant to increase their income and career growth potential\nAre looking for a new pathway into the energy or manufacturing industries\n\nTake the First Step\nMore than 40 Eastern Kentuckians are already building careers through this work model. \nNow it’s your opportunity to explore what comes next. \nApply now. Get assessed. Lock in your interview.
URL:https://soar-ky.org/soar-event-calendar/nuclear-outage-hiring-event-eastern-kentucky-talent-network/
LOCATION:Hazard Community and Technical College\, First Federal Center\, Hazard\, KY\, United States
CATEGORIES:EKY Talent Network,Nuclear Hiring
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