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The job fair is for workers seeking internships, apprenticeships, entry‐level, and professional‐grade positions. The morning will
focus on high school students looking for part‐time/seasonal, apprenticeships, and career‐path opportunities as well as
veterans. All high schools in area will be attending. The remainder of the day will be open to the general public. Job seekers are
encouraged to bring their polished resumes.
The event is seeking employers hiring in 2016 for internships, apprenticeships, entry‐level, and professional‐grade positions.
Employers can sign up at http://jcedcjobfair.eventbrite.com. Space is limited and is available to employers on a first come, first
serve basis. Registration for mid‐large sized businesses (+5 or more employees) is $75. Registration for small sized businesses
(5 or less) is $50. For small businesses wanting to post open‐positions there will be a job board to post openings for free. Send
inquiry for this option to Genevieve Coady at genevievec@jcedc.net.
Genevieve Coady, JCEDC Executive Director, said, “Our area is experiencing a significant number of layoffs including Tyson,
McCain, Eaton, and others – but the workforce is set to grow by nearly 1,000 jobs in the next year or so. This fair is critical in
connecting our employers to the workforce needed. Recruitment and retention of quality workforce has been the number one
issue heard from area companies.”
“With unemployment rates wavering between 3‐5% in our area we are nearing max employment for the workforce,” notes
Benjamin Wehmeier, Jefferson County Administrator. “This job fair aims to connect more highly‐skilled workers to the positions
they seek in our area.”
The JCEDC is asking area partners to help get the word out about the event to area employers and job seekers. Flyers for
distribution can be downloaded at: http://jcedc.net/businesssolutions/jobfair.php
All proceeds from the event will be used for marketing of the event to recruit job seekers from both within Jefferson County but
also its environs surrounding the area as well. Networking with employers will also be encouraged at booths.
The event will be at the Creamery Building in Fort Atkinson (201 N Main St, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538) on the second and third
floors. Dedicated parking has been set aside for the event ‐ attendees are asked to park in City Lot 4 on the corner of Sherman
& Main Street in Fort Atkinson so that there is not strain placed on downtown businesses with their customers and employees.

About the JCEDC
The Jefferson County Economic Development Consortium (JCEDC) serves as the lead economic development organization in
Jefferson County. The Consortium was formed in June 2003 to implement Jefferson’s Overall Economic Development Program
and to achieve the economic development goals of the County. Its overall goals are to foster and encourage responsible,
sustainable economic development activities that result in job creation, job retention, increase the tax base, and improve the quality of life for citizens of Jefferson County.

2016-05-11 12:00:00 2016-05-11 18:00:00 America/Chicago Job Fair The job fair is for workers seeking internships, apprenticeships, entry‐level, and professional‐grade positions. The morning willfocus on high school students looking for part‐time/seasonal, apprenticeships, and career‐path opportunities as well asveterans. All high schools in area will be attending. The remainder of the day will be open to the general public. Job seekers areencouraged to bring their polished resumes.The event is seeking employers hiring in 2016 for internships, apprenticeships, entry‐level, and professional‐grade positions.Employers can sign up at http://jcedcjobfair.eventbrite.com. Space is limited and is available to employers on a first come, firstserve basis. Registration for mid‐large sized businesses (+5 or more employees) is $75. Registration for small sized businesses(5 or less) is $50. For small businesses wanting to post open‐positions there will be a job board to post openings for free. Sendinquiry for this option to Genevieve Coady at genevievec@jcedc.net.Genevieve Coady, JCEDC Executive Director, said, “Our area is experiencing a significant number of layoffs including Tyson,McCain, Eaton, and others – but the workforce is set to grow by nearly 1,000 jobs in the next year or so. This fair is critical inconnecting our employers to the workforce needed. Recruitment and retention of quality workforce has been the number oneissue heard from area companies.”“With unemployment rates wavering between 3‐5% in our area we are nearing max employment for the workforce,” notesBenjamin Wehmeier, Jefferson County Administrator. “This job fair aims to connect more highly‐skilled workers to the positionsthey seek in our area.”The JCEDC is asking area partners to help get the word out about the event to area employers and job seekers. Flyers fordistribution can be downloaded at: http://jcedc.net/businesssolutions/jobfair.phpAll proceeds from the event will be used for marketing of the event to recruit job seekers from both within Jefferson County butalso its environs surrounding the area as well. Networking with employers will also be encouraged at booths.The event will be at the Creamery Building in Fort Atkinson (201 N Main St, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538) on the second and thirdfloors. Dedicated parking has been set aside for the event ‐ attendees are asked to park in City Lot 4 on the corner of Sherman& Main Street in Fort Atkinson so that there is not strain placed on downtown businesses with their customers and employees. About the JCEDCThe Jefferson County Economic Development Consortium (JCEDC) serves as the lead economic development organization inJefferson County. The Consortium was formed in June 2003 to implement Jefferson’s Overall Economic Development Programand to achieve the economic development goals of the County. Its overall goals are to foster and encourage responsible,sustainable economic development activities that result in job creation, job retention, increase the tax base, and improve the quality of life for citizens of Jefferson County. Creamery Buidling 201 N Main Street
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 Genevieve Coady www.jcedc.net

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