ACTC hosts successful Health Sciences and Health Professions Career Fair
Published on Oct 30, 2024
Ashland Community and Technical College (ACTC) celebrated another successful Health Sciences and Health Professions Career Fair on Monday, October 28, at the College Drive Campus.
The event brought together 141 students and 37 representatives from employers in the healthcare industry, including hospitals, rehabilitation centers, healthcare services, and educational institutions.
Twenty-three employers from throughout the region participated in the fair.
“Monday’s career fair was another success marked by strong student engagement and a diverse group of employers,” said Ashley Vanderpool, ACTC career services coordinator. “It was especially rewarding to see ACTC alumni returning as representatives, offering valuable guidance and support to our students. It’s a true testament to the lasting connections within our community.”
The career fair focuses on creating meaningful connections for students seeking job opportunities in the community, while offering career guidance and showcasing a network of local employers.
Local employers in attendance included:
- Best Care Nursing and Rehabilitation
- Bluegrass Consulting
- Bureau of Prisons FCI Ashland
- Encompass Rehab Hospital
- FirstLight Home Care
- Harbor Health Care
- Kentucky Career Center-TENCO
- Kentucky Primary Care Association
- Kingsbrook Lifecare Center
- Manpower
- Marshall Health Network
- Marshall University Human Resource Services
- Maxim Healthcare Services
- Northeast KY Kynector, Boyd County
- Pikeville Medical Center
- Prestera Health Services
- Ramey-Estep/Regroup
- ScribeAmerica
- Southern Ohio Medical Center
- UK St. Claire
- USP Big Sandy
- Valley Health
- Walden University
For more information about ACTC and its programs, visit https://ashland.kctcs.edu/education-training/program-finder/index.aspx
