Global Vocational Services Inc. are hosting the Cowichan Career & Job Fair 2016 in Duncan on Wednesday, March 9 as part of their efforts to support area employers and job seekers.
The event will be held at the Quw’utsun Cultural and Conference Centre opposite Real Canadian Superstore at 200 Canada Way from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will feature numerous area employers from a range of sectors.
This year representatives from education and training providers will be there to enhance the job fair experience. The Career & Job Fair is free and open to the public. Job seekers are encouraged to bring targeted resumes for attending employers and to dress for success.
In today’s world of online employment applications, having an opportunity for jobseekers and employers to meet in person can make a huge difference to employment success, say job fair organizers.
Employers who have confirmed their attendance, represent a wide variety of sectors including financial, hospitality, retail, health and resource-based industry. Attendees can expect to meet company representatives, gain industry information, and learn about the skills and training required to gain employment in today’s job market. Job seekers have an opportunity to ask questions and in some cases submit resumes directly for current positions. Some of the confirmed employers include: Western Forest Products, Catalyst Paper, Valley Integration to Active Living Society, Tim Hortons, Clements Centre Society, London Drugs, Steelhead LNG and CareCorp Seniors Services. Most of the employers attending have either current vacancies or an upcoming need for staff. Those interested are encouraged to check out the Global Vocational Services website at www.gvsjobs.com for details on the event including an updated list of employers and training providers who will be there.
Global Vocational Services, in coordination with community partners, delivers a range of employment services through Work BC Employment Services Centre storefront locations in Duncan and Ladysmith as well as a satellite office in Lake Cowichan. Centres are open Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.