Press Release

CONCORD – New Hampshire Employment Security is excited to host the Rochester Job and Resource Fair on Thursday October 6th 2016 from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at the Lilac Mall located at 5 Milton Road Rochester NH 03867.  A full list of participating employers will be available on the day of the event. This great hiring event is free and open to all job seekers.

Whether job seekers are looking to re-enter the workforce or make a career change, they will find many new employment prospects at the Rochester Job and Resource Fair.  Those interested in expanding their network with valuable new contacts and meet recruiters from a diverse variety of private and public-sector employers, all eager to hire for full-time and part-time positions ranging from entry-level to management are encouraged to attend this great networking and hiring event.

“New Hampshire Employment Security’s Job and Resource Fairs, which connect New Hampshire’s talented workers with employers looking to hire, are an important part of our efforts to expand middle class opportunity and keep our economy moving in the right direction, and I’d like to thank New Hampshire Employment Security and participating employers for working together to make this fair possible,” Governor Hassan said.

Senator David Watters said “This is a great opportunity for job-seekers to connect with New Hampshire employers, thanks to the efforts of NHES. I urge Senate District 4 residents of Barrington, Dover, Rollinsford, and Somersworth to attend.”

“The Strafford County region is home to a great workforce, and this is an important opportunity for local residents to connect directly with regional and statewide employers - a real win-win for our state economy and NH workers” Executive Councilor Colin Van Ostern said.

“Employer representatives will be on hand to share information about specific careers, answer career-related questions and provide information about immediate or future employment opportunities with their company,”states Commissioner George Copadis of New Hampshire Employment Security. Commissioner Copadis further states, “The Rochester Job and Resource Fair is another effort by New Hampshire Employment Security to stimulate New Hampshire’s economy, make our local employers more successful, and provide opportunities for finding that next good opportunity for both the unemployed and underemployed”.

NHES provides free services, resources, and tools to assist both job seekers and employers with the entire job search process, hiring and employment needs.  NHES has services available online and on site to assist job seekers including an automated Job Match System, internet access, local papers, employment counseling, and career assessments, as well as, workshops on job searching, resume writing and interviewing techniques.

For more information please contact Kevin Myers at Kevin.A.Myers@nhes.nh.gov or visit www.nhes.nh.gov.