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Missouri’s virtual job fairs yield thousands of job seekers, hundreds of employers
In July, Missouri entered the world of virtual career fairs to connect people looking for work and businesses who are hiring. The shift from the traditional in-person fairs to the digital kind serves as a safe way to help Missourians get back into the workforce during the COVID-19 era and fill the need of employers.
Missouri’s virtual job fairs yield thousands of job seekers, hundreds of employers
Missouri has held 14 virtual job fairs this year. About 10,476 job seekers and 935 employers have participated in them. The figures could reflect some of the same individuals or businesses attending more than one fair. Regardless, Dr. Mardy Leathers, director of the state Office of Workforce Development, tells Missourinet the events have exceeded his expectations.