Valley City  (CSi)  The Career & Job Expo will be held on Thursday May 30, from 11-a.m., to 6-p.m., at the Hi-Liner Activity Center, at 493 Central Avenue, North in Valley City.

On Wednesday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Valley City/Barnes County Development Corporation Director, Jennifer Feist said that the event is for those interested in learning about area employers, and are interested in finding a great career path.

At the event, enter for a chance to win door prizes and $500 cash prizes.

Those attending are invited to bring along their resumes. Those interested in hosting a booth must register and submit a $100 registration fee to the VCBCDC at 250 West Main Street, Valley City, ND, 58072.

For more information call 701-490-3530.

She added that 14 Businesses registered in addition VC/BC Development.  Those include:

Manufacturing, banking, healthcare, ND Dental Foundation, ND DOT and technology

Professional positions, entry level, management, assembly, office, mid-level and high-level technology services, customer service, skilled welding/manufacturing and nursing

The Career and Job Expo includes Networking opportunities.

Participants  can Business to Business-Network with one another to be aware of employment opportunities throughout the community.  Look into a career for second person in household

And, Job Seeker to Business-Learn about skills, application process.

 

She pointed out that  in Valley City the Workforce Center is located at 250 West Main Street, 2nd Floor of Rosebud Visitor Center. The Workforce Center, assists companies to find potential employees and assist individuals to find employment.  The facility has computer access.

With training, the Workforce Center address skill gaps and training needs.  She said the program has purchased welding equipment, to get more individuals training in the on-going need for welders.

They are working with Barnes County Schools, the Sheyenne Valley Area Career and Technology Center, and Valley City State University.

Contact the Workforce Center by calling 701-490-3530.

Established by the Valley City-Barnes County Development Corporation, it assists companies to find potential employees, and assist people find employment.

Next Training to be Offered, is the Ready for Work…..Employment & Life Skills, starting Monday, July 8th  for new and existing employees

Future Training plans include:  EKG Certification, which will assist the Valley City  Preventice Services, remote heart monitoring center, Remote Monitoring Center

All planned with future training is, Intro to Computers, and Healthcare.