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Nuclear Outage Hiring Event | Eastern Kentucky Talent Network

October 7
Free

Step Into High-Paying Skilled Trades Careers

Connect to Energy, Manufacturing, and Travel-Based Jobs at This Eastern Kentucky Hiring Event

📅 Date: October 7, 2026
🕒 Time: Scheduled interview times will be provided
📍 Location: Hazard Community and Technical College
First Federal Center
1 Community College Drive
Hazard, KY

Virtual interviews are available for qualified candidates across Eastern Kentucky.

Skip the line and join the Eastern Kentucky Talent Network today to claim your interview spot.

This Is Not Your Typical Job Fair

This hiring event is designed to connect you directly with employers who are actively hiring for high-demand roles in:

  • Energy and power generation
  • Manufacturing and industrial environments
  • Skilled trades and technical work

Many of these opportunities are tied to nuclear outage projects through WECTEC, a subsidiary of Westinghouse that supports critical energy infrastructure projects across the country.

These roles follow a different model than traditional employment.

You travel to project sites, earn competitive wages, gain valuable experience, and return home between assignments.

Why This Opportunity Matters

If you’ve ever felt stuck choosing between limited local opportunities and relocating for work, this career path offers another option.

These positions provide:

  • Higher earning potential than many traditional local jobs
  • Per diem and travel support while on assignment
  • Opportunities to work across the country without permanently relocating
  • Time at home between projects
  • Valuable technical experience that can lead to future opportunities

For many workers, this means earning more while continuing to call Eastern Kentucky home.

This Is Already Working for Eastern Kentuckians

More than 40 Eastern Kentuckians are already working in nuclear outage roles across the country.

They’re building specialized skills, increasing their earning potential, and bringing those wages back to their communities.

They’ve discovered a way to access career opportunities nationwide while maintaining strong roots at home.

You could be next.

How the Work Model Operates

Travel to a Job Site

Assignments are project-based with defined start and end dates. Travel support is often provided to help workers reach project locations.

Perform High-Value Technical Work

Workers apply their skills in critical industrial and energy environments where demand is high and compensation reflects the value of the work being performed.

Return Home Between Assignments

When a project ends, workers return home before their next assignment begins, creating flexibility and control over their schedule.

Why Join the Eastern Kentucky Talent Network First?

Interview opportunities are limited.

Candidates who are part of the Eastern Kentucky Talent Network receive priority consideration for available interview slots.

As a member, you’ll receive:

  • Priority access to interviews
  • A one-on-one career assessment with our team
  • Direct connections to hiring employers
  • Access to future hiring events
  • 24/7 job opportunities through the EKY Job Board
  • Ongoing workforce support and career guidance

The 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.

How to Get to the Front of the Line

Step 1: Complete the Registration Form

Tell us about your background, experience, and interests.

Step 2: Upload Your Resume

Help employers understand your skills and qualifications.

Step 3: Complete a One-on-One Assessment

Meet with a member of the Eastern Kentucky Talent Network team.

Step 4: Secure Your Interview

Qualified candidates may be scheduled for interviews in advance of the event.

Important: Walk-ins are welcome, but interviews are not guaranteed.

Who Should Attend?

This event is ideal for individuals who:

  • Have experience in skilled trades, manufacturing, industrial, or technical environments
  • Possess mechanical, electrical, maintenance, or construction skills
  • Are interested in travel-based work opportunities
  • Want to increase their income and career growth potential
  • Are looking for a new pathway into the energy or manufacturing industries

Take the First Step

More than 40 Eastern Kentuckians are already building careers through this work model.

Now it’s your opportunity to explore what comes next.

Apply now. Get assessed. Lock in your interview.

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