Regional Career & Hiring Event Connects Students And Job Seekers With Employers

The North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce is partnering with multiple regional organizations to host the Work North Central Career and Hiring Event scheduled for Wednesday, October 9, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Mount Wachusett Community College, 444 Green Street, Gardner, MA 01440. The event is open to the public and free for job seekers and students. The organizations involved include Fitchburg State University, the MassHire North Central Massachusetts Career Center, MassHire North Central Massachusetts Workforce Investment Board, MassAbility, and Mount Wachusett Community College.

The event will connect students and job seekers with local employers of all sizes and industries to discuss employment and career opportunities available in the region. Employers from diverse industries will be discussing career and employment opportunities for all levels of skill and backgrounds, including entry level, and professional and technical positions in such industries as education, financial services, government, healthcare, hospitality, non-profit, manufacturing and other industries.

In addition, to our main exhibit hall of businesses, the event will also offer various career and training resources available to students and job seekers. Complimentary head shots, campus tours and other informational sessions will be available to all attendees. Other valuable sessions include, resume building do’s and don’ts, interviewing tip and tricks, how to pitch yourself and how to effectively navigate LinkedIn to boost your career. Special sessions planned during this hiring event includes a panel presentation hosted by our Young Professionals of North Central Massachusetts. This panel of successful young professionals will discuss topics such as finding the balance of work and family, best ways to search for a job, dressing for the right job, why networking is important and more. We will also be hosting a high-level overview session of top industries in the region, such as manufacturing, healthcare, and human services.

Students from local high schools will be attending, including Fitchburg High School, Goodrich Academy and Nashoba Tech High School.

“As a leader in helping North Central Massachusetts compete for talent and advance the region’s economic prosperity, we realize there is a critical need to help our local businesses find qualified and skilled talent in order to grow and succeed,” said Roy M. Nascimento, President & CEO, North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce. “This event is aimed at creating economic opportunity, and a strong and diversified workforce for our employers, while providing local students and job seekers the opportunity to meet with a number of employers in one location.”

The Work North Central Career and Hiring Event is an outgrowth of the North Central Massachusetts Talent Compact, a coalition convened by the Chamber and other major stakeholders to address the complex talent and workforce challenges facing the region. The group consists of a group of prominent business, education, workforce and community leaders who are committed to collective action and leadership. The event also complements the Chamber’s WorkNorthCentral.com Jobs Board, which serves as an online resource to connect job seekers and local employers while also improving the talent pipeline and better connect employers to local schools.

Adult job seekers, high school graduates, college students in the community, retired individuals interested in returning to the workforce or anyone interested in learning about full and part-time employment opportunities or training resources in North Central Massachusetts are invited to attend to connect with participating employers and training providers. Pre-registration is not required, walk-ins are welcome.

Free parking for job seekers and attendees is available at Mount Wachusett Community College. Public transportation is also available via the Montachusett Regional Transit Authority (MART) for anyone who may require it. Check MART’s website for more information, www.mrta.us.

For more information on the Work North Central Career and Hiring Event, please visit www.northcenralmass.com. Employers interested in participating and reserving a table at the Work North Central Career & Hiring Event should contact Valerie Bruno at 978.353.7600, ext. 235, to inquire about availability.

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