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Preparations are well underway for the fourth edition of the Neepawa Job Fair. This annual event is co-hosted by Neepawa Economic Development, Neepawa & Area Immigrant Settlement Services and Westlake Employment Skills & Services Centre. It welcomes a variety of businesses, encouraging all to see what sorts of opportunities are available in the community and surrounding area.
The job fair will be held on Feb. 27, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Neepawa Legion. It is open for all the public to attend and, as of late January, a total of eight businesses were registered. More are being accepted until Feb. 21.
Closing the loop
“Every year, I feel there’s those usual employers you expect to see– Prairie Mountain Health, the school divisions, Co-op– and that every year there’s always a few surprises,” said economic development officer Marilyn Crewe. “Those businesses that I didn’t know were looking… The school division, really, has been looking for teachers and that sort of thing. But I have in the past had educators that attend.”
Crewe added, “Last year, we had 21 booths. Some of those were educators. I think that for anyone who is interested in the current job market, this is a place to see it all in one place and to see what’s happening.”
While it is not always possible for educators to attend, Crewe noted that their attendance aids in ‘closing the loop’.
This is because some employers may require certain skills or licenses, and having
educators on site may help make avenues to pursue those readily available.
With the variety of employers that attend the annual Job Fair, job seekers may find positions such as class 2 engineering, front desk/housekeeping work, summer positions and more.
Job-seeker attendance growing Thea Duka, executive assistant and employment officer at Neepawa and Area Immigrant Settlement Services, noted that this event is a valuable resource.
“The job fair offers a unique opportunity for job seekers to connect directly with local employers, ask questions, and explore potential employment options,” said Duka. “For newcomers, it’s an especially valuable experience as it helps them understand the local job market, improve their resume, and gain confidence in their job search. It’s also an excellent way for them to get their foot in the door and learn about job openings that they may not have been aware of otherwise.”
Flordeliz Bokingkito, employment services manager at Westlake, made note of the response to the Fair over the years, adding, “We’ve seen a growing trend in job seeker participation. There has been a diverse mix of jobseekers, including newcomer immigrants, individuals who are employed or underemployed seeking better opportunities, and students who are on the lookout for summer jobs or internships.”
The organizers of this event welcome and encourage all to attend and become acquainted with the opportunities available.

‘A unique opportunity for job seekers’
By Casper Wehrhahn
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