U.S. Rep. Jim Banks, R-IN, in conjunction with Purdue University Fort Wayne and WorkOne Northeast, will host a job fair from noon to 3 p.m. Aug. 14 in the university’s International Ballroom at Walb Student Union.
“Northeast Indiana is home to both a talented workforce and innovative employers,” Banks said. “This job fair will showcase hundreds of job openings and all employers will be ready to hire. Wherever you are at in your career journey, there will be a place for you there.”
More than 60 employers with a total of more than 1,800 job openings are expected to attend. The employers span a variety of industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, government, finance, law enforcement, and transportation.
Representatives of higher education institutions will also be on hand for those people interested in furthering their education. Among the institutions: Purdue Fort Wayne, Indiana Wesleyan and Indiana Tech.
The annual job fair is one of the largest in northeast Indiana.
“The advanced training our students receive while on campus is only one of the ways Purdue Fort Wayne serves as an essential driver of economic development,” said Purdue Fort Wayne Chancellor Ron Elsenbaumer. “In addition to being the hub for public higher education across the region, we also take our role as a career facilitator very seriously. Hosting this annual job fair is another opportunity for the university to help those seeking gainful employment make these important connections.”
In addition to the job opportunities presented at the fair, WorkOne Northeast representatives will be available to assist job seekers with resumes, provide guidance on job interview techniques, and offer information on short-term, certification-based training opportunities.
“The job market of late has become more competitive, not only in the number of open positions available but also in the skills required,” said Edmond O’Neal, president and CEO of Northeast Indiana Works. “This job fair and the guidance provided by WorkOne are terrific opportunities to start or enhance a career.”
Northeast Indiana Works, the region’s nonprofit workforce development organization, oversees the region’s 11 WorkOne centers.
The job fair and WorkOne guidance opportunities are free. For those attending, parking is available in Parking Garage 2 (P2), which is near Walb Student Union on the Purdue Fort Wayne campus. A campus map can be accessed at www.pfw.edu/campus-map