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Williams Lake Job Fair flies through first day

Day one of the event on May 8 sees success as it fill Rink 2 at Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex
Ruth Lloyd
Ruth Lloyd
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BC Wildfire Service staff hosted a booth to talk about their job opportunities with the organization, including their Junior programs. The Junior firefighter programs have been expanded to include opportunities in a variety of departments in the Cariboo Fire Centre, from logistics roles to facilities positions helping with equipment. (Ruth Lloyd photo - Williams Lake Tribune)

Students and job-seekers of all ages were filling Rink 2 for a look at job opportunities and more on day one of the Williams Lake Job Fair.

The Williams Lake Job Fair organized by Supporting Aboriginal Growth and Empowerment (S.A.G.E.) Trainers features 54 exhibitors with booths to talk training, education and career opportunities.

Yvonne Funk of S.A.G.E. Trainers said the event was unbelievable so far in the response and turnout.

Funk said while they used to have the event in October, it was shifted to the spring to connect with students finishing school and recent graduates. She said the schools from across the region were invited and support for travel was available.

The event has also outgrown the Gibraltar Room and this year there was live music, and a master of ceremonies to help keep things rolling.

There were plenty of door prizes, with the grand prize being a $500 Visa gift card for those who attended and filled out their entry and information form.

The event will continue on May 9 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.

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Tristan Gullickson, Nick Nordiuk, and Nathan Del Rosarro were appreciating the swag, which included their new red T-shirts, at the Williams Lake Job Fair on May 8. (Ruth Lloyd photo - Williams Lake Tribune)
Ruth Lloyd

About the Author: Ruth Lloyd

After moving back to Williams Lake, where I was born and graduated from school, I joined the amazing team at the Williams Lake Tribune in 2021.
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