Blue Ridge Community College and the Henderson County Partnership for Economic Development will host the Made in Henderson County Advanced Manufacturing Job Fair on Tuesday, April 30 from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm in the Blue Ridge Conference Hall, located at 49 East Campus Drive in Flat Rock.
More than thirty manufacturing companies are expected to attend the event and are hiring for both production and non-production jobs. Interested job seekers should come with their resume and be prepared to discuss job opportunities.
“The Made in Henderson County Job Fair is truly unique and a great picture of collaboration in Henderson County,” said Brittany Brady, President of the Henderson County Partnership for Economic Development. “We are fortunate that community partners can shine a light on the wonderful opportunities around advanced manufacturing and how these job openings are an entry into a great career.”
In conjunction with Henderson County Public Schools, there will be a special session held exclusively for local high school seniors before the event is open to the general public. During that time, students will participate in career readiness exercises and visit with the employers. Interested students can sign up by speaking with their local guidance counselors.
“Through our partnership with Henderson County Public Schools and the Henderson County Partnership for Economic Development, we help students connect to jobs and training through initiatives like the Made in Henderson County Job Fair–ultimately elevating their futures and meeting the increasing advanced manufacturing workforce needs of Henderson County.” said Dr. Laura Leatherwood, president of Blue Ridge Community College.
“As a school system, we recognize our responsibility to help prepare tomorrow’s workforce. To that end, the collaboration between Henderson County Public Schools, the Partnership for Economic Development and Blue Ridge Community College serves to bolster career readiness opportunities,” said Dr. Jan King, Assistant Superintendent of Henderson County Public Schools. “As a coalition of organizations committed to a thriving Henderson County community, we know that cooperative work around job fairs opens doors for both students and local industries.”
To learn more about the job fair or to see a list of participating employers, visit www.hendersoncounty.jobs or www.blueridge.edu/jobfair.