Idaho Department of Labor

10/02/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/02/2024 09:40

Twenty employers look for qualified candidates at hiring event, Oct. 8

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release: Oct. 2, 2024
Media Contact: [email protected]

Employers in the health care, finance, retail, construction and other industries are looking to hire Idahoans at a Boise hiring event, Tuesday, Oct. 8.

The event will be held from 2 to 4:30 p.m. in the conference room of Building 6 at the State of Idaho Chinden Campus. The address is 11351 W. Chinden Blvd.

"Attending this event gives job seekers the chance to connect with diverse employers, explore career options and gain insight into what skills companies are seeking," Workforce Consultant Joe Goitiandia said. "It's an opportunity to discover new paths and make valuable connections in today's competitive job market."

A parking map with location details is available on the department's calendar of events.

Employers attending include Ada County Highway District, Bogus Basin, Boise State University, Dabella, Federal Express, Idaho Bankers Association, Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Norco, Idaho Youth Ranch, West Ada School District, Key Bank and more.

Available positions include administrators, analysts, call center agents, engineering technicians, cooks, research technicians, cabinet makers, bookkeepers, sales representatives and more.

For more information, visit the IdahoWorks calendar.

Job search and interview tips can be found 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 208-696-2836.

Dial 711 to access the Idaho Relay Service for the deaf and hard of hearing.

Attending a job seeker event counts as one weekly valid 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.