WABASH COUNTY — Grow Wabash County is helping Wabash County manufacturing companies find the ideal candidates to fill their current job openings during the Manufacturing Job Fair on Sept. 28.
Grow Wabash County, in partnership with WorkOne Northeast and Northeast Indiana Works, will host the fair noon–4 p.m. at the Heartland REMC community room, 350 Wedcor Ave. in Wabash.
Manufacturing is one of the largest employment sectors in Wabash County, accounting for approximately 23% of the county’s private employment, per the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Wabash County manufacturers also provide the highest compensation above all other employment sectors. Moreover, as over 30% of Wabash County’s manufacturing labor force nears retirement age (55-65 years), there are ample opportunities for new hires to enter the field.
“Our local manufacturers are the biggest driver of our local Wabash County economy,” Keith Gillenwater, president and CEO of Grow Wabash County, said in the announcement. “As primary employers, not only do they employ a substantial number of Wabash County residents, but they also generate wealth and prosperity to our citizens and communities. Grow Wabash County is proud to provide this opportunity to connect skilled applicants with employers looking to fill sorely needed roles.”
The Wabash County community is encouraged to attend the hiring event which will feature at least 10 local manufacturing companies looking to fill over 150 positions with skilled applicants ready to take the next step in their professional journey.
Additionally, Nick’s Dog Cart will be at the event with the Weiner Wagon noon–2 p.m. and will be giving out free hot dogs, paid for by Grow Wabash County, to the first 40 people to attend the job fair. Charlie Adams from WKUZ-KISS FM will also be broadcasting live from the event from noon–2 p.m.
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