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30th Annual World of Skills Job Fair coming to Hotel Ithaca

30th Annual World of Skills Job Fair coming to Hotel Ithaca

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ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) — Jobseekers in Tompkins County will have the chance to connect with local employers at the 30th Annual World of Skills Job Fair, taking place on Wednesday, October 21st from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Hotel Ithaca.

The event offers opportunities for candidates to meet face-to-face with hiring employers, many of whom are seeking to fill entry-level positions. Attendees will also have the chance to enter a raffle to win a brand-new laptop, donated by the Finger Lakes Independence Center.

Employers scheduled to attend include:

  • Lakeview Health Services
  • William George Agency
  • Racker Center
  • Cornell University
  • Finger Lakes Independence Center
  • Hotel Ithaca
  • Tompkins County Human Resources
  • Women’s Opportunity Center
  • JM Murray Center
  • New Roots Charter School
  • And more

The fair is organized by a steering committee that includes the Finger Lakes Independence Center, the New York State Department of Labor, Challenge Workforce Solutions, Ithaca Rotary Club, Workforce New York, and Tompkins County Whole Health, with additional community partners providing financial support.

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