Focus: HOPE is set to host a ‘March Madness’ Career Fair on Wednesday, March 27, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at its Detroit headquarters, 1400 Oakman Blvd, Detroit, MI 48238, offering a prime networking opportunity for job seekers and employer partners alike. The event promises an engaging platform for attendees to interact with potential employers, explore a range of career programs, and discover the array of opportunities that Focus: HOPE has in store.
Tiffany Graydon, Director of Workforce Development at Focus: HOPE, expressed enthusiasm about the event, stating, “We are proud to have opportunities made available to our trained graduates and community job seekers.” She highlighted the dual benefits of the fair, noting that participants would not only be able to connect with employers but also enhance their career development skills and network with peers at similar career stages, “By meeting employers and fellow jobseekers, they are gaining essential career development skills while also meeting others in a similar career stage.”
The career fair is set to feature a variety of job openings across multiple fields. Positions showcased will include Help Desk Analysts, Field Technicians, Forklift Operators, CNC Operators, General Labor, and Quality Inspectors, among others. Prospective attendees are encouraged to secure their spot by registering through the provided Eventbrite link.
Further underscoring its commitment to workforce development, Focus: HOPE is also promoting its Job Training program, which is tailored to equip individuals with the skills and experience necessary for a successful career. The program, largely scholarship-based and free for most students, is now open for spring and summer enrollment, with classes slated to start in April, May, and July. These sessions will cover a wide range of disciplines, including Industrial Manufacturing, Construction Pre-Apprenticeship, Information Technology, IT Pathways, and Logistics and Transportation.
For additional details about the ‘March Madness’ Career Fair or to learn more about the job training programs offered by Focus: HOPE, interested parties are invited to visit the organization’s official website and the event’s registration page.
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