Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Department of Labor will be sponsoring a large Job Fair on Tuesday, September 15, 2015, at the Sheraton Inn & Conference Center on Williston Road, South Burlington, Vt. The event is free to all, and doors will open to the public at 10:00 AM and will close at 5:30 PM. The interest from the Vermont business community has been strong, with more than 60 employers scheduled to attend, hoping to meet and greet with job seekers. Some of the largest employers in the state will be attending. VDOL encourages all job seekers to come, and recommends that job-seekers dress in business attire and bring resumes to present to employers.
The state was initially motivated to schedule a job fair in September by the 200 layoffs Keurig Green Mountain announced in early August.
“As I travel throughout Vermont each week, Vermont employers are telling me that one of their biggest challenges is to find workers. With the 3rd lowest unemployment rate in the nation, Vermont businesses are deploying all sorts of strategies to attract and recruit workers. We are pleased that this event will bring employers and job seekers together, and are encouraged by the strength of the job market here in Vermont”, said Governor Shumlin.
Labor Commissioner Annie Noonan said, “We know that a job fair venue is a proven method for businesses to meet and preview candidates who may fit their operational needs. At every job fair sponsored by the Department of Labor, we get great feedback from the employers who attend, telling us that they were able to find good candidates and hire from the applicant pool they have met at the event”.
There is still time for businesses with job openings to register for a table, but space is very limited. If interested, contact Vermont Department of Labor staff members Sally Redpath at 802-828-4394 or Ann Carnell at 802-652-0368 not later this Thursday, September 10th. There is no fee or set up costs to participate.
The Vermont Department of Labor staff offers assistance with skill assessment, resume writing, interview skills, labor market information, and job counseling and placement at any of our 12 regional office locations and visit our website at http://labor.vermont.gov/.
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