For Immediate Release: 8/11/2015 9:35 am
Worcester, MA (August 11, 2015) -
WHO: City of Worcester; Workforce Central Career Centers; Central MA Workforce Investment Board; Veterans, Inc.; SnapChef; Grafton Job Corps
WHAT: Approximately 70 employers with hundreds of available jobs will participate in the 2015 UnCommon Job Fair. Last year's event attracted close to 900 local job seekers.
WHERE: Worcester Common, behind Worcester City Hall, 455 Main Street
WHEN: Friday September 4th from 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM (Rain date: Friday, September 18th same time and location)
WHY: With the unemployment rate in Worcester County (5.2 percent) remaining higher than the state average (4.9 percent), and many job seekers still struggling to find gainful employment, the UnCommon Job Fair allows people looking for their next opportunity a chance to connect with area employers looking to hire.
DETAILS: The UnCommon Job Fair is a unique variation on the traditional job fair format and offers businesses and job seekers a more relaxed environment to connect and network.
