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Virtual job fair to be Wednesday

A KansasWorks virtual job fair is planned from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10.

During the online job fair, job seekers may chat live with commerce managers and human resources team members.

Candidates will be able to upload their resumes to a virtual job fair account before the event. Job seekers may participate via computer, smart phone or tablet.

“We have an outstanding team at the Department of Commerce— one that is filled with motivated and talented individuals,” Lieutenant Governor-Secretary David Toland said. “We’re looking for more candidates eager to join our team and fill open positions that are critical in our mission to advance economic growth and prosperity across the state.”

Numerous statewide virtual job fairs have been presented since the pandemic began and are a safe way to successfully connect Kansas job seekers and employers. Specifically, the Nov. 10 job fair will seek to fill the following open positions at Commerce: communications coordinator for the marketing-communications division; finance specialist for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program; grassroots strategy developer for the Office of Rural Prosperity; Workforce services specialist; and other openings.

To register for the event, visit https://portal.premiervirtual.com/event/register-jobseeker/9716-kansas-department-commerce-kansasworks-virtual-fair?fbclid=IwAR257qWlsqD43zB6sKPzA_ooduIFCOCZRwZx9yZJtH_xZg5s6dR5tUvoVuI.

Those who need assistance in creating a resume prior to the event may contact the local workforce center at 877-509-6757.

Virtual job fair to be today through Thursday

The KansasWorks statewide virtual job fair will dedicate Tuesday, its first day, to military veterans, their spouses and caretakers.

The job fair, from March 23 to March 25, will open with a veterans’ day.

“Kansas veterans pick up valuable career skills during their time in military service that give them the tools to be successful members of our workforce,” Gov. Kelly said. “The KansasWorks Virtual Job Fair is designed to help elevate those skills, and promote their talents to businesses and employers statewide.”

The virtual fair will allow job seekers to easily live chat with employers from across the state through computers and mobile devices.

To register for the virtual job fair, visit https://kansasworksvirtualjobfair.easyvirtualfair.com/.

The Department of Commerce, in partnership with local Workforce Development boards, moved its statewide job fairs online in 2020 to eliminate public health risks associated with mass gatherings, and to continue providing job opportunities and maintaining a ready workforce for Kansas businesses.

Registration is now required for each virtual event. If job seekers have previously attended a virtual job fair, they are required to re-register for this event with the link above.

“Virtual job fairs continue to be a vital part of our commitment to safely helping Kansans find employment and helping Kansas businesses fill positions,” Lt. Gov. and Commerce Secretary David Toland said. “Our state’s veteran community has some of the most dedicated, persistent and capable people you’ll ever meet. We want them to live and work in Kansas, and setting aside the first day of the fair for our veterans seeking employment is one show of support they richly deserve.”

As concerns for Kansans’ health and safety remain high due to COVID-19, the Department of Commerce will maintain the virtual job fair system, according to a spokesman.

Job seekers can now upload their most recent resume to their virtual job fair account. Those who require assistance may contact their local workforce center at 877-509-6757 to schedule an appointment.

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