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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.

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‘A unique opportunity for job seekers’

By Casper Wehrhahn

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