DWD to Host Statewide Open House Events at Job Centers to Bring Employers and Job Seekers Together
September is Workforce Development Month, and to celebrate, the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) will host open houses at job centers around the state on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023.
The theme is Workforce Participation, which promotes connecting job seekers and employers to the vast resources available at local job centers.
Job seekers can learn more about:
- In demand jobs.
- Occupational licensing.
- Occupational employment projections.
- Career pathways.
- Apprenticeships.
- Training programs.
- Job searching.
- Resume building.
- Skills matching.
- Unemployment benefits.
Employers can learn more about:
- Posting open positions.
- Wage comparison.
- Labor market information.
- New hire reporting.
- H-2A foreign labor.
- Unemployment Insurance.
- Labor law clinics.
- Layoff services.
- Worker's Compensation.
- Hiring events.
- Employment posters.
- Business Service.
DWD staff can also provide extra assistance for:
- Veterans.
- Job seekers with disabilities.
- Justice-involved individuals.
More than 40 job centers serve people across the state in their local communities.
Learn more about:
Workshops: Get help writing your resume, build interview skills, learn job search tips and more.
Employers: Contact a local Business Services Representative to learn about the services your regional workforce system has for your company.
Partners: Find local workforce resources by contacting your local Job Service Director.
Libraries: Access workforce resources at your local library, too. Learn more.
To find a job center location near you, visit our directory.
