GST MI Works! will host a multi-employer job fair in Flint
With a significantly low population since 2010, jobs are available in the city of Flint
Flint, Mich. – According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Flint has approximately 21,000 fewer residents today than thirteen years ago. The unemployment rate in Flint, as published by Ycharts, is 4.30% as of February 01, 2023. Although slightly higher than reported in the fall of 2022, that’s a record low for the city, when Flint has a 7% unemployment rate on average. Given the population decrease, fewer people are competing for job opportunities. It appears that the pool of job seekers is also shrinking from the perspective of some employers, as they find it challenging to find qualified candidates.
GST MI Works! partners with employers to help them find, train and retain employees. “They assisted me with filling open positions in several ways, including posting my jobs on Pure Michigan Talent Connect,” said Laurie Moncrieff, Executive Director for Adaptive Manufacturing Solutions. “When I have a job opening, GST is one of the best resources I have to fill our open positions and I cannot express how much help they provide our business.”
There are jobs available, and GST MI Works! is making it convenient for job seekers to secure employment by hosting a multi-employer job fair. Employers from various industries will be in attendance. The employers are hiring now and are prepared to interview candidates on the spot.
“By bringing employers together with job seekers, the Business Services Department assists our local employers with filling all open positions,” said Cindy Thornthwaite, GST MI Works! Business Services Manager. “By hosting various job fairs in our service centers, we are able to bring the two together simultaneously. Giving individuals multiple employment opportunities in one location and employers, multiple candidates at one time. It’s a win-win for everyone!”
The following employers will be in attendance: Adaptive Manufacturing Solutions; MTA; Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling; Flint Genesee Job Corps; New Paths; Rassini Brakes; Soteria Home Health Care; AutoZone; Helping Hands Nursing Home; Genesee Intermediate School District; Chapman & Sons Logistics; CSL Plasma; McLaren Health Plan; Lear Corp – Flint; CleaRESULTS; AdvisCare; and the Flint Police Department.
The Multi-Employer Job Fair is Tuesday, February 27, 2023, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, at the GST MI Works! Flint Service Center. The address is 711 N. Saginaw St., Flint, MI 48503. Job seekers are encouraged to arrive at noon to have their resumes reviewed and to prepare for on-the-spot interviews. There are career coaches available to assist with resume building prior to the start of the job fair.
GST Michigan Works! will also host a virtual job fair on Monday, March 27th. Interested employers can learn more by calling 810-233-5974 Ext 352.
GST Michigan Works! is one of sixteen (16) Michigan Works! agencies across the State of Michigan operating workforce development programs designed to assist employers with finding skilled workers and to help job seekers prepare for, find, and retain employment.
Media Contact:
Diona Pratt
810-358-1929
dpratt@gstmiworks.org
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