Kentuckiana Veteran & Community Job Fair Nov. 17: Ford, Norton and More at Ivy Tech Sellersburg

LOUISVILLE, KY — The next big multi-employer job fair on the Louisville calendar sits just across the Ohio River. On Tuesday, November 17, the Kentuckiana Veteran & Community Job Fair brings Ford Motor Company, Norton Healthcare, Louisville Metro Government, Sazerac, LG&E and KU and more than a dozen other named employers to Ivy Tech Community College's Sellersburg campus, a short drive up I-65 from downtown. Veterans get the first two hours. Everyone else walks in at noon.

A two-state job fair from Southern Indiana Works, the Kentucky Career Center and Ivy Tech, with a named roster that runs from auto plants and bourbon to utilities, banking, law enforcement and the building trades. Veterans 10:00 a.m. to noon; all job seekers noon to 2:00 p.m.

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📍 At a Glance

Event	Kentuckiana Veteran & Community Job Fair
Date	Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Time	10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Eastern
Location	Ivy Tech Community College – Sellersburg, 8204 Highway 311, Sellersburg, IN 47172
Format	In person
Hosts	Southern Indiana Works WorkOne Career Center, Kentucky Career Center, Ivy Tech Community College
Eligibility	Veterans 10:00 a.m. – noon; all job seekers noon – 2:00 p.m.

🔥 Who's Recruiting at Ivy Tech Sellersburg

The Kentucky Career Center's official event listing names 15 employers and says many more are coming:

Manufacturing and distilling: Ford Motor Company, Sazerac, Orion Wholesale
Energy and heavy equipment: LG&E and KU Energy, Boyd CAT
Health care: Norton Healthcare
Banking: Republic Bank, Stockyards Bank & Trust
Government and law enforcement: Louisville Metro Government, Indiana State Police, the DEA
Hospitality and gaming: Omni Hotel Louisville, Caesars Southern Indiana
Building trades: Central Midwest Carpenters and Local 502

The listing tags the fair with skilled trades, registered apprenticeship, IT, finance and business, energy, construction, advanced manufacturing, health care and hospitality. The apprenticeship angle is the one to notice. Union carpentry and utility programs are earn-while-you-learn routes into a trade.

⚠️ Read This Before You Drive Over

The first two hours belong to veterans. If you are not a veteran, plan to arrive at noon, not 10:00.

The listing does not post an admission price, a registration link or a contact number, and it does not say which building on campus the fair uses. Southern Indiana Works has fielded questions on regional fairs at (812) 280-5693, and the Kentucky Career Center in Louisville at (502) 388-3010. A quick call before you go is worth it.

One more thing: the fair is in Indiana, but many of these jobs are not. Louisville Metro, Norton, Republic Bank, Omni and Ford's two Louisville plants all hire for work on the Kentucky side. Ask each recruiter where the job actually sits before you plan your commute.

📋 How to Show Up Ready

Ten or more one-page resumes, plus a PDF on your phone.
A photo ID. Veterans should bring a DD-214 or other proof of service for the morning window.
Licenses, certifications and any CDL or trade credentials.
A full work history with dates and references. The law enforcement and government tables will want all of it.
Business casual and shoes you can stand in for an hour.

🔎 Start Applying Before November 17

Recruiters remember the people who applied before they walked up. Most employers on this roster post openings year-round, so get your applications in now and use the fair to put a face on them.

Start here:

Kentuckiana Veteran & Community Job Fair FAQ

Do I have to be a veteran to attend?

No. Veterans have the room from 10:00 a.m. to noon, and all job seekers are welcome from noon to 2:00 p.m.

Where exactly is it?

Ivy Tech Community College's Sellersburg campus, 8204 Highway 311, Sellersburg, Indiana.

Is it free?

The official listing does not post a price. Public workforce fairs in the region are typically free to job seekers, but call ahead if you want to be certain.

Which employers will be there?

Fifteen are named, including Ford, Norton Healthcare, Sazerac, Louisville Metro Government, LG&E and KU, Republic Bank, Caesars Southern Indiana and the Indiana State Police. The hosts say more are coming.

Get on the Radar Before the Fair

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Employers: hiring in Louisville or Southern Indiana and not on this roster? Post your openings on LocalJobPage and reach job seekers who are actively looking.