A lot is going on in advanced manufacturing in Kentucky! Kentuckians make all kinds of products, from autos and jet engine parts to playground equipment and ice cream. With more than 4,500 manufacturing-related firms, demand is high for good employees, now and in the future. What’s it like to be a part of an advanced manufacturing team? Find out in these two videos: one about Assembly careers and the second about Maintenance careers.
Advanced Manufacturing
BUSINESS & INTERNET TECHNOLOGY (IT)
The world of business offers vast opportunities. You can find your niche in a wide variety of places: retailing, banking, manufacturing, construction, hospitality and more. Also, Information Technology, or IT, plays a key role in most businesses, from databases to video conferencing and security systems. As businesses of all kinds grow, more people are needed to keep offices running smoothly and digital operations connected and secure. What’s it like in the world of Business Operations and Information Technology? Find out in these two videos.
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Construction
If you dream of building houses, skyscrapers or bridges, whether you want to draw and design them or get your hands on a hammer and a drill, there’s work for you. The construction industry is booming and demand is great for plumbers, electricians, civil engineers, architectural managers, and more. Small businesses that make everything from granite countertops to fire pits to stone fences are thriving.
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Health Care
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Transportation & Logistics
Careers in transportation and logistics can take you far and wide in Kentucky. Businesses ship a wide variety of products—from motor vehicles and metals to agricultural products—by air, railway, barge, and especially truck. Truck drivers, both for big rigs and local delivery vans, are in demand. The growing logistics sector also needs warehouse workers, dispatchers, managers, sales reps, and more. What’s it like to work in this industry? Find out in these videos on Transportation and Logistics.
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