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Career Opportunities
More Than a Job
Overview
At SEKRI, a job is more than a position — it is a pathway to dignity, stability, growth, and community. As one of Appalachia’s most impactful mission-driven employers, we provide competitive employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities and others who thrive in supportive, structured, and purpose-driven environments.
Four-Day Workweek
Why Work at SEKRI?
SEKRI creates an environment where employees can develop skills, gain confidence, and build long-term careers. Our four-day, 10-hour-per-day workweek provides work-life balance, while our team-oriented culture ensures every employee feels valued.
Benefits include:
- Competitive wages with bonus incentives, paid weekly
- Excellent vacation and holiday pay
- Medical, vision, and dental benefits
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- Four-day, ten-hour workweek, with schedules that may vary based on production and contract demands
- Year-round employee celebrations, from seasonal events to personal milestones
- Opportunities for skill development and advancement
- Supportive, mission-centered work environment
- Stability across eight facilities in Kentucky and Tennessee
AbilityOne® Contractor
Support for Employees with Disabilities
As an AbilityOne® federal contractor, SEKRI ensures that individuals with disabilities have full access to competitive employment opportunities.
Support includes:
- Person-centered counseling
- Workplace accommodations based on individual needs
- Individualized support and employment goals based on each employee's needs and development plan
- On-the-job assistance and coaching
- Flexible scheduling for medical, therapy, or recovery commitments
- Established career ladders that help employees define and reach their own goals, including advancement beyond SEKRI
This intentional support model empowers employees to thrive regardless of past barriers.
Promoting From Within
Career Advancement & Growth
SEKRI promotes from within and actively supports employees in taking on new responsibilities.
Employees may:
- Move into higher-skilled roles
- Transfer to different departments as interests evolve
- Transfer to other SEKRI plant locations
- Earn promotions as new positions become available
Stories across our facilities highlight individuals who began on a sewing line and grew into supervisory or management roles.
GED & Adult Education
We believe education is a cornerstone of empowerment. SEKRI offers:
- On-site GED classes
- One-on-one tutoring
- Adult learning courses in math, English, computer skills, and financial literacy
- Opportunities to earn a GED via Skype while on the job
More than 25 employees have earned GED diplomas through SEKRI’s education program.
Veteran Services
SEKRI actively supports veterans, including veterans with disabilities, through:
- Targeted recruitment
- Transportation assistance at select locations
- Career pathways aligned with veteran experience (construction, warehousing, logistics)
- On-the-job mentorship and counseling
Veterans bring valuable skills and leadership to SEKRI’s workforce, and we are proud to help them transition into meaningful civilian careers.