Hiring Fair Generates Over 300 Job Seekers and Hundreds of Positions
Dec 16, 2015
NCWorks Career Center-Rowan Holds Veterans Appreciation and Community Job Fair
"Over the last year or so I"ve probably done over two dozen job fairs and this is one of the better ones as far as the quality of people and the people that are here," said Kendall Spence District Manager with Fastenal Company. "I probably had close to 20-25 people come to my table and I would say a good number of those folks are a good fit for us."
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This was the case for many employers on November 10,2015." Close to 50 employers and over 300 job seekers gathered at the West End Plaza in Salisbury for a Veterans Appreciation and Community Job Fair hosted by the NCWorks Career Center-Rowan,the Centralina Workforce Development Board,and Rowan County."
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The NCWorks Career Center-Rowan wanted to help area employers fill over 400 positions in the Rowan County area." The job fair included companies from industries such as manufacturing,banking,health care,law enforcement,local government,higher education,staffing agencies,groups who provide services to veterans,and much more."" Jobs available included permanent and temporary,full-time,and part-time positions. The Veterans Appreciation and Community Job Fair was opened to the general public but had a major emphasizes on recognizing veterans."
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In a recent poll generated from Smart brief,it states that over 62 percent of employers say they love hiring veterans and also love their leadership and operating skills. In fact,veterans get first preference for all jobs posted in NCWorks online."
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"Most employers are pleased when hiring vets," said Debbie Davis,Center Leader for the NCWorks Career Center-Rowan."
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This was a great platform for veterans and the general public to meet face to face with employers and has been successful for several years.
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"This was very helpful to be able to meet people face to face and be able to ask questions and get good answers in return," said Crystal Burns,job seeker and veteran in attendance at the job fair. "When I pulled up and saw all of the cars here I was amazed and I would definitely recommend doing this again."
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To find out more information regarding upcoming job fairs at the NCWorks Career Center-Rowan,contact Debbie Davis at 704-639-7529 or email at debbie.davis@nccommerce.com."
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