Several local economic development partners will co-host a regional job fair at Black River Technical College in Pocahontas on Friday, July 16 from 9am to 2pm. The NEA Intermodal, Randolph County Chamber of Commerce and Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce will co-host the event, which will give job seekers access to more than 400 available jobs in Northeast Arkansas.
Both entry-level and skilled positions will be available for job seekers in fields such as healthcare, manufacturing and law enforcement. Several second-chance employers will also be in attendance.
In addition to local employers, the Arkansas Department of Workforce Mobile Center will be available to help job seekers with resume building, skill testing and other services. The NYIT Delta Caravan will also be on-site to distribute free COVID-19 vaccines for community members. Representatives from Black River Technical College will also be available to help job seekers sign up for classes.
Job fair participation for employers and job seekers is FREE. The regional job fair, a first for the area, is a valuable resource because it will bring a greater number of available jobs to one place, allowing applicants to learn about companies, job openings and available benefit packages in a convenient manner.
This job fair will have full time, part time and seasonal positions. The job fair will be held at the Randolph County Development Center on the BRTC Campus from 9am to 2pm.
“The NEA Intermodal, along with our regional chamber partners, are focused on identifying
economic development opportunities and marketing the area to potential employers and talent,” stated NEA Intermodal Executive Director Graycen Bigger. “This is an important opportunity to lift up our local employers and provide a critical service as we work together to recover from the pandemic.”
Employers interested in participating should contact their local chamber office to sign up. A digital form is also located on the NEA Intermodal Facebook page.
Job seekers should come prepared to the job fair with copies of their resume, references, and identification. Contact [email protected] with additional questions
