There will be a job fair Thursday in New Kensington with nearly a dozen employers looking to hire. The job fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at PA CareerLink Alle-Kiski, at 1150 Fifth Ave. Registration is suggested but not required. Those planning to attend can register
PA CareerLink Alle-Kiski is hosting a job fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at 1150 Fifth Ave. in New Kensington. Nine businesses representing a variety of fields will be on hand: Quality Life Services, Home InStead, KML Carpenters Apprenticeship and Training Fund, Whalen Exteriors, Filterbuy, U.S. Postal Service,
It’s the same mantra from many local employers looking for workers in the Alle-Kiski Valley: Where are they? However, some businesses, such as Filterbuy in New Kensington, have upped wages to attract new employees and make it easier for them to try different jobs and earn promotions. Filterbuy will be
Anyone who is looking to land a new job can get some pointers during a free workshop at the Vandergrift Public Library. Representatives from PA CareerLink Alle-Kiski will host the workshop Jan. 11 to teach participants interviewing and job-searching skills, along with resume-building tips. PA CareerLink, a nonprofit based in
Employers expecting to fill job vacancies with the traditional summertime influx of high school students have been left wondering where the workers have gone. Many employers are “literally begging for new employees” with little result, said Don Acker, program manager for Equus Workforce Solutions in New Kensington. “Right now, we