Job Fair to Be Held in Monroe

The Green County Job Fair, a major regional recruiting event, is rapidly approaching and job seekers will have many opportunities from which to choose. Representatives from throughout the region will be on hand to answer questions about their company, careers and their open positions. Positions are both full and part-time, represent virtually all industry sectors, from Manufacturing to Retail, and require little to no skill as well as jobs requiring highly developed skills.
“The event will provide job seekers the opportunity to talk with area employers about potential job opportunities in the region,’’ stated Anna Schramke, Business Services and Economic Development Coordinator for Southwest WI Workforce Development Board, one of the organizing forces behind the event. “We’re really trying to accommodate the job seeker. New for this event are the late afternoon/early evening hours. We are also encouraging students to attend to learn about after-school employment opportunities, internships and careers for those who want to have a job waiting for them after they complete advanced education.”
Employers are being added daily. Those already scheduled to attend the Job Fair include 160 Driving Academy, BrightStar, Colony Brands, Furst Staffing, Great Wolf Lodge, Hughes Resources, Integrated Development Services, InterCon Construction, iPacesetters, Jack Link's, Kelly Services, KleenMark Services, Kuhn North America, Lamers, Maxim Healthcare Services, Monroe Manor, QPS, RLC dba Taco Bell, Schneider, Sedona Staffing, Stoughton Trailers LLC, StraightForward, Tradesmen International, Walgreens-Monroe, West, WI Early Autism Project, Wisconsin Cheese Group, Wisconsin Dept. of Corrections.
The Green County Job Fair will be held on Tuesday, September 15, at Blackhawk Technical College – Monroe Campus, 210 Fourth Avenue, Monroe. The event will be held from 3:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and will be open for Military Veterans beginning at 3:00 p.m. Students are welcome to attend at any time.
Workforce representatives remind job seekers planning to attend the event to “dress for success” in attire suitable for a job interview, practice telling the prospective employer why they should be hired and don’t forget to bring several copies of your resume. Many employers will be accepting applications on-site. Computers with internet access will be available to complete on-line job applications, and trained job coaches will be available to help job seekers make the most of their experience.
There is no charge to attend the Green County Job Fair. The event is open to all Wisconsin and Illinois job seekers. Organizers of the job fair include Blackhawk Technical College, Forward Service Corporation, Green County Development Corp., Monroe Chamber of Commerce, SW Workforce Development Board, and WI Dept. of Workforce Development.
For additional information or for assistance with your job search, contact Heath Bierman, WI DWD, and (608) 741-3578, or go to www.JobCenterofWisconsin.com.