Over 30 Companies Look to Fill 100+ Positions at Marlborough Works! Job Fair‏

Marlborough, MA, September 19, 2013 --(PR.com)-- In just one week, more than 30 local and regional employers will converge on the Courtyard by Marriott Marlborough for the second annual Marlborough Works! Job Fair.

The event, organized by the Marlborough Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), in conjunction with Quinsigamond Community College (QCC), will take place on September 24th, as part of Mayor Arthur Vigeant’s initiative to increase local employment. Doors will open at 5:30pm exclusively for those who participated in the Résumé and Interview Workshop, which was held on September 4th. Doors will open to the public from 6pm to 8:30pm. Mayor Vigeant and City Council President Trish Pope will be available on site for comments at 6pm.

At present, 33 companies from various industries have registered to participate in the free event. Small and large companies, like Raytheon, Hologic, Weetabix, Ken’s Foods, Marlborough Hospital, Prudential, and many others will be looking to fill positions in about a dozen different industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, finance, renewable energy, and biotechnology.

Based on last year’s figures, the MEDC expects about 400 jobseekers to attend the fair next week. MEDC Executive Director, Tim Cummings, says his organization has made every effort to create a conducive environment for companies to fill their openings quickly and, preferably, on the spot.

“We took the feedback from last year seriously and, based on it, we’ve made a lot of improvements this year,” said Cummings. “Among other things, we have taken on a larger space and limited the number of companies participating. We’ve also secured private rooms for interviews and provided computers, so jobseekers can fill out online applications on the spot.”

Another new addition to this year’s fair is the participation of the “Cooking Up a Culinary Career” Certification program for out-of-school youths aged 17-21, which is funded by the Partnership for a Skilled Workforce (PWS). While not offering actual employment, this free initiative aims to empower and equip disadvantaged young people, including those with cognitive or mental health issues, with the skills and assistance they need to find a satisfying career in the food and beverage industry.

For those hoping to find a job at the fair, employers will be looking to fill more than 100 positions.

Ahead of the event, jobseekers can get daily updates on participating companies and open positions at the MEDC’s Facebook page, www.facebook.com/MarlboroughEDC, and on Twitter @MarlboroughEDC. Although registration is not mandatory, those interested in attending the fair are encouraged to register athttp://trainnow.qcc.edu/modules/shop/index.html?action=section&OfferingID=1043&SectionID=1403.

About MEDC:
Marlborough Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) is the state chartered economic development corporation for the City of Marlborough, MA and represents a public-private partnership for planning. MEDC works with municipal and private investors to foster economic development, job growth and community revitalization and development.

For a complete overview of MEDC, go to www.MarlboroughEDC.com.