Hire
Post a job, register for a hiring event, request wage analysis, improve your hiring process.
Train
Access training funds for new hires, upskilling current workers, and developing apprenticeship programs. Get involved in youth-focused initiatives and work experience.
Retain
Develop a robust retention strategy with customized, timely, in-person support and training to keep your employees on the job and your business thriving.
HIRING EVENTSFind skilled applicants looking for opportunity within your organization
We offer virtual and in-person events to connect you with job seekers.
Our hiring events include:
- Monthly virtual job fair: Connect with job seekers over a 15-minute phone screening to discuss current job opportunities and learn about their skills and experience. Virtual job fairs are held the third Wednesday of the month, January through November.
- Veterans Networking Job Club: Connect with motivated veterans and learn about their unique skills.
- Industry job fair: Connect with job seekers focused on finding opportunities in construction, information technology, manufacturing, agribusiness or health care.
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