The Nuu-chah-nulth Employment & Training Program (NETP) and Alberni Valley WorkBC Employment Services Centre (AVEC) are jointly hosting a Career Fair, “March Forth on March 24th!” at the Alberni Athletic Hall in Port Alberni, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on March 24.
With experience gained from Career Fairs hosted by NETP in 2014, and AVEC in 2009 and 2013, the two agencies are combining resources this year to present an even larger event.
More than 50 employers and agencies have confirmed so far, including Catalyst Paper, Walmart, Tim Horton’s, VIHA, Boston Pizza, Long Beach Lodge, Ucluelet Harbor Seafoods, Barclay Best Western, Cermaq, Steelhead LNG, Port Alberni Port Authority, and many more.
A complete list of attendees can be found on AVEC’s website at www.avemployment.ca, and there is also a Facebook Event page titled, “Career Fair! March Forth on March 24th!” which is being updated regularly.
At a career fair, job-seekers meet with employers to discuss career opportunities, job requirements, training programs and company incentives.
“Career fairs are being used more and more by employers all over BC,” said Bill Brown, Community Partnership Coordinator at AVEC. “They get face-to-face interaction with applicants, allowing them to see personality and people skills rather than just words on a resume.”
“Many employers at career fairs hire new staff on the spot or from interviews scheduled within days, so it’s best to come to these events prepared as you would be for a job interview,” said Brown.
Representatives from colleges, universities, unions, trade associations and community agencies will also be on hand to discuss how their programs can help to prepare job-seekers for finding work. Job-seekers can get help with resumes and interview skills from NETP, AVEC and INEO Employment Services before the career fair.
The “March Forth on March 24th!” event is presented with support from INEO Employment Services and Uu-a-thluk (NTC Fisheries), and there is no charge for employers or job-seekers wishing to participate.
AVEC delivers the Employment Program of British Columbia, which is funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia; funding for NETP is provided in part by the Government of Canada.
For more information on the Career Fair, contact the Nuu-chah-nulth Employment & Training Program at 250-723-1331 or Alberni Valley WorkBC Employment Services Centre at 250-724-4560, or INEO Employment Services at 250-723-4675.
