Press Release

CONCORD - New Hampshire Employment Security is partnering with Keene State College to host a Job & Resource Fair on Thursday, April 26, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Keene State College in the Spaulding Gymnasium located at 229 Main Street, Keene NH 03431. A full list of participating employers is available at www.nhes.nh.gov by clicking on the green job fair link on the homepage. This great networking and hiring event is free and open to all job seekers.

The Keene Job & Resource Fair will provide you with access to employers seeking talented candidates in every discipline, from hospitality and health care to finance, education, telecommunications, computer science and everything in between.

“Employment Security’s local job and resource fairs are a great opportunity for Granite Staters in Keene and across the state to explore the abundance of opportunities in our booming economy,” said Governor Chris Sununu. “I want to thank Employment Security for their on-going efforts to provide opportunity to all Granite Staters and ensure direct access to potential employers.”

“Come find your next job at the Keene Job Fair on April 26th in the Spaulding Gymnasium from 10-1:30. Take advantage of this wonderful career opportunity,” said Executive Councilor Andru Volinsky.

Senator Jay Kahn said, “I applaud NH Employment Services’ use of Keene State College as a location for its job fair. This partnership recognizes the linkage between job preparation and job seeking. Your next job depends on your preparation--education and experience. Postsecondary education and workforce opportunity go hand in hand. By 2025, 65% of all jobs will require a postsecondary education credential. Keep striving and be prepared for the changing workforce demands ahead”.

“The New Hampshire workforce is made up of highly-skilled and talented individuals with a passion and drive that brings an inherent value to every task”, said Commissioner George Copadis of New Hampshire Employment Security. “New Hampshire workers make up the fabric of this state, holding it together through their unending will and commitment to excellence.”

If you are a job seeker who is unable to attend the Job & Resource Fair, you can access job and career services through New Hampshire Employment Security. Our One-Stop Centers provides resources 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 onsite to assist job seekers including an automated Job Match System, internet access, local papers, career assessments, as well as, workshops on job searching, resume writing and interviewing techniques and career counseling to people looking to find new employment.

For more information please contact Kate LaPierre at Kathryn.A.LaPierre@nhes.nh.gov Or visit www.nhes.nh.gov.