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For job seekers

Meet the people who are hiring

Whether you are starting out, changing careers, coming back to work or looking for something closer to home, our events put you face to face with employers and trainers in your region.

What you will find

More than a table and a brochure

Employers with open jobs

Each employer has a page with the jobs they are filling, how to apply, and who from their team will be there.

Training and education

Colleges and training providers can show you short courses, apprenticeships and certificates that lead to local jobs.

Help and services

Workforce and community organizations can help with resumes, childcare, transportation and other things that make work possible.

Before, during and after

Make the most of an event

  1. Step 1: Before

    Register, and ask for any accommodation you need. Look at the list of employers on the event page, pick a few to visit, and bring copies of your resume if you have one.

  2. Step 2: Getting there

    The event page gives step-by-step directions by car, on foot or by public transit, and tells you about parking and the entrance.

  3. Step 3: At the event

    Check in at the door or with your phone. At each booth, scan the QR code to see open jobs and save the recruiter’s contact information.

  4. Step 4: After

    Follow up within a few days. Slides and resources stay on the event page. Tell us how it went, and share your story if you land an interview or a job.

Questions people ask

Before you go

Does it cost anything?

Most events are free for job seekers. When an event has a fee, its page says so before you register.

I do not have a resume. Can I still come?

Yes. Many employers take applications on their own websites, which you can reach from their booth pages. Some events also offer resume help on site; the event page lists it.

What should I wear?

Clean and comfortable is fine. Dress the way you would for a first day in the job you want, not more formal than that.

I cannot get there.

Ask for help with transportation when you register. Many events also have an online option, and the event page gives directions by public transit where it runs.

Can I bring my kids or a support person?

A support person is always welcome. For children, check the event page or ask the organizer listed there.

What happens after I register?

You get a confirmation email with the details, a calendar link, and a private link to change or cancel. We send a reminder before the event.

Upcoming events

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  • 169 Works! Free Hiring Event

    When

    Where Furniture & Things Community Event Center, 1000 School St NW, Elk River, MN 55330

    In person Free to attend Walk-ins welcome

    Meet local employers hiring along the Highway 169 corridor. Free to attend, walk-ins welcome, and interviews happen right at the table.

    More details about 169 Works! Free Hiring Event

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