In the next decade, B.C. is expected to , including 125,000 here in the Thompson-Okanagan region.

Today, employers and institutions are constantly looking for ways to fill vacancies. When choosing the right internship or job, it all boils down to connecting with the right people.

As part of Black Press Media鈥檚 commitment to fostering connections between employers, potential employees and educational institutions, the will take centre stage on March 7.

The local job and education fair is part of a series of Career and Post-Secondary Education Events Black Press Media hosts across British Columbia. Here you鈥檒l find a wide range of organizations such as Teck, Discovery Community College, Bannister Automotive Group, Interior Health, Camosun College, BC Metis Federation, Okanagan College, Milieu Family Services, RCMP, Sun Life, KF Aerospace, Insurance Brokers Association of BC, BC Corrections, and many more!

Don鈥檛 forget your resume and come ready to speak with recruiters sharing helpful information regarding their job openings. And if you鈥檙e looking for information about education or training programs to get you job-ready in your chosen career, you can do that, too!

While the Okanagan already boasts a variety of job openings, the opportunity to directly engage with hiring teams in person is on the rise. The provides job seekers with an invaluable chance to meet face-to-face.

Black Press is proud to invest in local communities to ensure that workers and students in the community have a flourishing career ahead of them.

鈥淔or employers or post-secondary institutions, our 琉璃神社 event is a terrific opportunity to connect with talented local individuals looking to take the next step in their career 鈥� a chance to showcase your brand to potential employees or students,鈥� says Ranee Pal, Black Press Media Events Manager. 鈥淎nd if you鈥檙e looking for your dream career, or wondering how to make that transition, this is your chance to explore the wide array of rewarding jobs and education programs, all in one place 鈥� an opportunity not to be missed!鈥�

The 琉璃神社 Hiring & Post-Secondary Education Event is free and will take place on March 7 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the beautiful Coast Capri Hotel, .

For more information, visit or email events@blackpress.ca

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