River Valley Workforce Investment Board
to Host an Employment Fair
Jaynie Smith
River Valley Workforce Investment Board
(Springfield, VT)- The River Valley Workforce Investment Board announced that it will be hosting the first River Valley Employment Fair on Tuesday, April 3, 2012 from 1:30PM- 6:00PM. The fair is a joint effort between the River Valley Workforce Investment Board (WIB), the VT Department of Labor, the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC) and the River Valley Technical Center (RVTC). The event is aimed at connecting local job seekers with seasonal and permanent jobs in our area and to showcase resources and training programs that will help job seekers attain employment.
Fair organizers are actively are looking for local employers with job opportunities, especially those who gear up in the spring and summer.
This employment fair is the most recent project of the River Valley Workforce Investment Board (WIB) whose mission is to “link business and education communities to bridge the gap between the workforce of today and the one we need tomorrow.” The WIB serves the towns of Andover, Baltimore, Cavendish, Chester, Grafton, Landgrove, Londonderry, Ludlow, Plymouth, Reading, Rockingham, Springfield, Weathersfield, West Windsor, Weston, Windsor, Windham and surrounding communities.
The event is on Tuesday, April 3rd from 1:30PM – 6:00PM at River Valley Technical Center at the Howard Dean Education Center. Employers or resource organizations interested in participating in the fair should contact the Employment Fair Coordinator, Jaynie Smith, at 802-591-0163 or at jsmith@ssdvt.org . There is no fee for employers or jobseekers to participate in the fair due to generous support from the VT Department of Labor and Vermont State GEAR UP, a federal College Access program.
What a great resource!
ReplyDeleteKudos to the organizers.
Yea! This is the kind of event we want to support in our community!
ReplyDeleteI attended the job fair yesterday. It was very exciting. I made a lot of contacts and had a lot of conversations with a lot of employers. Thank you River Valley WIB. You are just the kind of thing this town needs!
ReplyDeleteDid it motivate you to get a job for a change? There are far more options available to you thru the Vermont Dept of Labor's Job Link listings.
Deletehttps://www.vermontjoblink.com/ada/works/joboverview.cfm
With seasonal construction work upon us, and a shortage of skilled trades, there is NO excuse for being on the unemployment roles.
1. I'm sorry I wasn't clear. I already have a job. I'm always looking for opportunities to improve myself.
Delete2. Although the link you provided is a great resource, not all employers post on the link, and not all unemployed have access to the Internet.
3. You are correct, there are great jobs in our region. Unfortunately, there is a gap between the skills employers are looking for and the skill-sets of those who are unemployed or underemployed. There were several educational institutions represented at the fair, including CCV and RVTC's Adult Education Program. VSAC was also there.
4. Have a nice day.
There should have been 1000's of people there. I would be willing to bet that no more then 100 actually made an appearance.
ReplyDeleteI was talking to someone yesterday that made an excellent point. He suggested that before someone goes on welfare they must...
1. have a high school diploma
2. pass a drug test, monthly
3. participate in a job skills class each week
4. check in at unemployment every week day by a set time (early) dressed for an interview (the only exception is if you actually HAVE an interview)
That is it, I recall when I was on unemployment for less then a month I was hitting the streets, filling out applications checking in almost every day at the unemployment office for leads. I had an interview within a week. I was hired after 2 weeks and started a few days later.
I'm not trying to "toot my own horn" just stating that when the going got tough, I got going. I took the first job I could find, however, I kept looking. I now work at a great company doing something I love to do.
Remember, there is NO JOB BENEATH YOU!! Don't be afraid to work, whether it is cleaning toilets at McDonalds or slaughtering chickens. A job is a job. EARNING money vs. getting money feels a lot better!!