CAREER & JOB EXPO When: Where: Why:
Friday, April 26th, 2019 from 11:00am to 2:00pm Bennington Firehouse, River St. Bennington, VT A way to engage with local employers, meet other job seekers, explore service and training opportunities, mix & mingle
Commissioner’s Message “Vermont’s unemployment rate continues to reach new lows. The scarcity of labor in Vermont is putting upward pressure on wage growth and downward pressure on employment growth. Taking a step back, the changes in employment growth from the last economic peak are startling. Between 2007 and 2018, the Vermont economy is estimated to have added 7,100 jobs. Over the same time period, the Burlington metro area has added 9,800 jobs. This means that over this 11-year period, the balance of the state - net the Burlington metro area – has 2,700 fewer jobs. To improve these outcomes, Vermont needs more workers to fill the open jobs across the state. These trends are another reason why the Department continues to heavily focus on assisting all employers across the state with the recruitment and retention of workers. If you are a business, or a job-seeker, reach out to your local Career Resource Center to learn how we can help,” said Labor Commissioner Lindsay Kurrle.
VT Dept of Labor “The Vermont Department of Labor’s Career Resource Centers are equipped to provide all job seekers with access to employment resources. Located in every region in the State, Centers offer oneon-one individualized planning and assessments, workshops, trainings, and presentations that will help kick-start your job search and career path!” o CAREER SERVICES • Job Connections and Referrals • Career Counseling and Guidance • Job Search Assistance • Employment Barrier Services o JOB SKILLS TRAINING • Access to Apprenticeships, Internships, Returnships • On-The-Job Training Opportunities • Access to Educational and Training Opportunities • Referrals for Tuition Assistance and Job Placement o REGIONAL WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS • Resume Writing • Interview Skill Development • Referrals to Community Partner Activities and Services • Job Fairs and Hiring Events