With local unemployment numbers on the low side, a job fair was just as valuable for those looking for employees as those seeking work.
Ashley Woodward, who moved back to Logan County after 12 years living and working near Cleveland, stops by the AM&PM Employment table during the Logan County Job and Family Services’ job fair on Wednesday morning. (EXAMINER PHOTO | REUBEN MEES)
“We’ve been listening to what our employers need to fill their openings and decided the economic conditions were right for this,” Eric Welty of the Logan County Job and Family Services said of the job fair the agency hosted at the Logan County Fairgrounds on Wednesday morning.
“The numbers in our program are low, which is a good sign, but there is still a need for some people to find employment. This gives job seekers a chance to showcase their skills and demonstrate how they fit the needs of our employers.”
Among the 29 businesses at the job fair, which was the first local event in about four years, were food service, healthcare, manufacturing and professional services.
“This is a good first year event” Grace Link of Link Construction said of the event. “I’ve talked to several good prospects; even if you get just one or two, it makes it worth the trip.”
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