ACTC hosts successful fall 2026 Technical & Professional Career Fair

Published on Oct 13, 2026

The fall 2026 Technical and Professional Career Fair at Ashland Community & Technical College (ACTC) was held on Thursday, Oct. 8, with 208 students and alumni in attendance. 

“Today, I had a student tell me they received two job offers after attending last semester's career fair,” said Ashley Vanderpool, ACTC career services coordinator.  “That is exactly why we do what we do.”

Vanderpool says the goal is to provide ACTC students and alumni with opportunities to connect with employers, build relationships, and take that next step in their careers. 

“Hearing success stories like that reminds us of the impact these events can have,” she said. 

The 38 employers and 71 representatives who participated offered valuable networking opportunities for students and alumni. 

Participating employers included: Austin Powder, Bi-Con Services, Brown Foodservice, Inc., CJ Hughes Construction, Danieli Corporation, Davis H. Elliot, Dutch Miller Auto Group, East Kentucky Power Cooperative, Electrical Training Academy, Federal Bureau of Prisons, Heat and Frost Insulators Local Union #80, Huntington Electrical JATC, IBEW 317 / ALBAT, IBEW Local 575, Intermountain Electronics, IUOE local 181 JATP, Kentucky Army National Guard, Kentucky Laborers' District Council- Local 1445, Kentucky Power, Marathon Petroleum Company, Marshall University Human Resources, Middough, Modern Woodmen of America, NKCAA (Kynect), Okuno International, Inc., Passport by Molina Healthcare, Portable Solutions Group, Republic Services, Special Metals Corporation, Starbucks, State Electric Supply Co., The Kentucky Career Center-TENCO, Toyota WV, UA Local 248, UK Kings Daughters, Valero Renewables, WalkFM, WECTEC Staffing Services, LLC- a subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC. 

A second career fair focused on Health Sciences and Health Professions will be held on Monday, October 26, from noon to 2 p.m. at ACTC’s College Drive Campus.