Start Here boasts of being the largest job fair in the South Okanagan region, and will feature over four dozen employers with booths and tables for job-seekers to visit. Confirmed exhibitors include Bayshore Home Health, BC Emergency Health Services, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Penticton, and Keldon Electric Ltd. There will also be a Resource Hall where job-seeking organizations will be available for consultation and information, including Okanagan College, Penticton Industrial Development Association, and WorkBC South Okanagan.
Promotional material highlights the potential opportunities available at the fair:
“Jobs, jobs, jobs! Mark your calendar for the largest job fair in the South Okanagan! Meet 40+ employers looking for a range of skills and experience. Explore new opportunities. Connect with employment support organizations. Seek out your dream job.”
Attendance is free for job-seekers, who typically prepare for events like this by dressing professionally and being sure to complete sufficient resume and business card printing. Start Here is a collaboration between various local organizations, including the City of Penticton and Penticton & Wine Country Chamber of Commerce, designed to boost employment in the region and help local businesses connect directly with hundreds of local employees.
The Start Here Penticton Job Fair will take place on March 9 at the Penticton Trade & Convention Centre.