For Immediate Release:
Date: 5/03/2023
Contact:
Rachel Dumeny, Communications and Outreach Coordinator
Office of the Commissioner
(802) 272-4509
Rachel.dumeny@vermont.gov
Department of Labor Kicks off Summer Job Fest Series
Montpelier, Vt. - Looking for a new job this summer? The Vermont Department of Labor has you covered. The Department of Labor, in partnership with local employers and sponsors, is hosting a series of hiring events across the state over the next two months. Each event will feature on-the-spot interviews and hiring with great Vermont companies, and career specialists will be on hand to provide resources and direct support for jobseekers.
“April was a big month for hiring events. The Department was able to connect over 2000 jobseekers with employers ready to hire and fill jobs on the spot,” said Commissioner Michael Harrington. “You won’t find a team more committed to helping Vermonters find jobs or supporting Vermont business in attracting talent, then our workforce development staff.”
Upcoming job fair events organized or in partnership with the Department of Labor include:
Middlebury Job Fest
• Date: May 4, 2023
• Time: 11am-2pm
• Location: Middlebury Rec., Middlebury, VT
o 154 Creek Rd, Middlebury, VT 05753
Rutland Job Fest
• Date: May 11, 2023
• Time: 11am-2pm
• Location: Depot Park
o 49 Evelyn Street, Rutland VT 05701
USPS Springfield Office Hiring Event
• Date: May 17, 2023
• Time: 10am-1pm
• Location: Springfield Regional Office
o 56 Main Street, Suite 101 Springfield, VT 05156
Bennington Job Fest
• Date: May 18, 2023
• Time: 11am-2pm
• Location: Deer Park Lawn
o 399 North St North Bennington, VT 05257
Health and Human Services Career and Resource Fair
• Date: May 23, 2023
• Time: 2pm-5pm
• Location: Franklin County Field Days
o 629 Airport Rd Swanton, VT 05488
Fearless Futures Summit 2023 (Youth and Career College Fair)
• Date: June 6, 2023
• Time: 9am-12pm
• Location: Bellows Falls Union High School
o 406 High School Rd, Westminster, VT 05158.
The Vermont Department of Labor would like to thank the following event partners: Hire Ability Workforce Partners, SW Regional Chamber of Commerce, VT Veterans Home, Addison County Workforce Alliance, Abenaki Nation of Missisquoi, The Vermont Department of Health, Northern Vermont Area Health Education Center, and Catamount Radio.
These events are free for jobseekers, and open to all interested in learning more about regional and local career opportunities and resources. Employers interested in participating in future hiring events should contact the Department directly at labor.vtjobs@vermont.gov.
Additional Information on the Vermont Department of Labor and its resources may be found at www. Labor.Vermont.gov
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