Over 30 employers look for workers at Post Falls hiring event, Oct. 16

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release: Oct. 9, 2024
Media Contact: [email protected]

There are approximately 1,500 open job postings in Kootenai County from 560 different employers.

"The top five industries looking to hire qualified candidates include administrative and support services; ambulatory health care services; hospitals; food services and drinking places; and lastly, professional, scientific and technical services," Labor Economist Sam Wolkenhauer said.

Many employers will connect with job seekers at a hiring event Wednesday, Oct. 16, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Real Life Ministries. The address is 1860 N. Cecil Road.

Employers planning to attend include Buck Knives, Cabela's, Couer d'Alene Resort, Fred Meyer, Genesis Prep Academy, H&R Block, North Idaho College, Post Falls School District, Trader Joe's and many more.

Various positions will be available including manufacturing technicians, general production workers, financial coaches, media scribes and others.

For a complete list of employers, visit the IdahoWorks calendar.

Job seekers can find job search and interview tips at labor.idaho.gov/publications. Search under Job Seeker Publications.

Customers with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation to participate can email [email protected] or call 208-696-2712.

To access the Idaho Relay Service for the deaf and hard of hearing, dial 711.

Attending a job seeker event counts as one weekly work search action for unemployment insurance purposes.

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The Idaho Department of Labor's employment services programs are funded by the U.S. Department of Labor for SFY25 as part of the Wagner-Peyser Act grant (72%) and state/nonfederal funds (28%) totaling $8,497,701.

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