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Whether pursuing a better job or a new career direction, job seekers will find a wealth of opportunities at this weekend鈥檚 free job fair.

The second annual North Okanagan-Shuswap Employment and Business Fair gets underway Monday, March 9, hosted by the Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with Community Futures North Okanagan, WorkBC Centre - Enderby, Splatsin Development Corporation and the Enderby & District Chamber of Commerce. The event runs from 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. at the Splatsin Community Centre in Enderby.

Numerous local employers within the region from a variety of industry sectors will be eager to hire for immediate openings in a wide range of fields.

鈥淲e are excited at the response we have received from businesses who want to participate in this year鈥檚 job fair and business showcase. Whether you are attending as an employer seeking employees, or a business and/or organization in the region looking for an opportunity to share your products and/or services, this event is a great way to connect face-to-face with employers, network, get industry exposure and gain confidence,鈥� said Event Coordinator Ali Maki.

The event is funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia through the WorkBC鈥檚 Community & Employer Partnerships (CEP) Program, which has a mandate to strengthen the local labour market, increase employment and work experience opportunities in the North Okanagan.

鈥淲e are thankful for the overwhelming support we鈥檝e received this year from our sponsor organizations, their generosity provides us the opportunity to connect our community鈥檚 talented workers with great employers looking to hire,鈥� continues Maki. 鈥淎ttendees should bring a resume and be prepared for on-the-spot interviews.鈥�

More than 600 people attended the inaugural 2019 North Okanagan-Shuswap Employment and Business Fair last March. This year鈥檚 event is expecting to see an even greater turnout than its first year, making it an invaluable opportunity for businesses and organizations in the region.

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This event is for businesses wanting to promote employment opportunities and showcase their products and services, for job seekers looking for opportunities in the North

Okanagan-Shuswap Region and for the communities within the region to discover first hand what the businesses and organizations are offering.

Registration is $130, visit the North Okanagan-Shuswap Employment and Business Fair website at to register.

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