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Local Fall Job Fair taking place October 11th

BRANTFORD (Sept. 26, 2023) –Local job hunters are being encouraged to dress to impress and bring their resumes to a large upcoming job fair.

Up to 35 businesses will be recruiting at the Fall Job Fair, taking place Oct. 11, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., at the Best Western Hotel and Conference Centre at 19 Holiday Dr. in Brantford.

Job seekers are urged to come prepared to meet and impress employers, some of whom will be doing on-the-spot interviews

The Fall Job Fair has been organized by St. Leonard’s Community Services, the Workforce Planning Board of Grand Erie, CareerLink Employment Centre and the Community Resource Service employment centre.

“We know there are many employers who are looking to fill hiring needs and many job seekers looking to find the right match,” said Malcolm Whyte, director of employment services with St Leonard’s. “These types of job fairs are great at bringing them together.”

Workforce Planning Board

Executive Director Danette Dalton said that there are many local businesses with good, wellpaying positions to fill, even though hiring has somewhat slowed overall.

“The job fair gives job seekers a chance to meet employers face to face, instead of just emailing in a resume or job application and hoping, praying, for a response,” Dalton said. “It is a chance to make a personal connection that can make all the difference.”

Many different types of businesses will be participating, including those from manufacturing, health care and transportation The list includes:

• John Noble Home

• TreeHouse Foods

• Brantford Police Service

• Sierra Construction

• Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council

• Stubbe’s

• Scotlynn

• UPS

• Turkstra Lumber

• Sharp Bus Lines

A full list can be found on the St. Leonard’s website: www.stleonards com/events/fall-job-fair2023