2018 Career/Life Expo Archives – United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region

More than 530 people who turned up at Wings Event Center for the Career Life Expo discovered much more than a job fair. They discovered hope. Eighty-three employers and more than 25 community resource organizations served a diverse and steady stream of people looking at hundreds of positions and receiving assistance with employment barriers such…

Tomorrow’s the day! Dozens of area employers and community service organizations are preparing to assist and connect with jobseekers at the Career Life Expo. The action takes place at Wings Event Center beginning at noon for those with disabilities or who have served in the armed forces. All jobseekers will be welcomed in from 1-4…

With less than one week to go to the Career Life Expo, interest is growing! As of today there are 67 area employers and 28 service organizations signed up to work with the hundreds of jobseekers expected at the event, with more added daily. The Career Life Expo takes place Tuesday, Feb. 20, 12 noon…

Spots are filling up quickly, but Career Life Expo booths are still available for area employers. The expo, set for February 20, is designed to meet the hiring needs of employers while providing job-seekers with the support services they need to succeed as employees. We are accepting a wide variety of employers from the Battle…

For the hundreds of job seekers expected to attend, the Career Life Expo has the potential to change lives. By volunteering, you can be a part of that. More than a job fair, the Feb. 20 event aims to connect attendees with employers, and also resources that can help them overcome employment barriers such as…

For many people, a good-paying job is just one step on the journey to financial stability. They may need other kinds of help along the way. A unique event called Career Life Expo aims to tackle the full spectrum of work and life needs. “Southwestern Michigan has companies that are hiring and qualified people eager…

Helping more families in our regional community achieve financial stability is a priority for United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region. During the first quarter of 2018, you’ll learn why as we shine a spotlight on our Income focus area and our community goal of transitioning 8,500 households to financial stability by 2025.…