Iowa, Illinois Quad-Cities Mayors Holding Hiring Event
Teens and young adults looking for a job may find their next employer at the QC Mayors’ Young Adult Hiring Fair.
The hiring event, geared toward those ages 16-24, is scheduled for Tuesday, February 21, from Noon to 5 pm., at the Waterfront Convention Center, 2021 State Street, Bettendorf.
Bettendorf’s Waterfront Convention Center is hosting the event.
“On behalf of all the mayors in the Quad-Cities, we are honored to support our young adults in our communities,” Bettendorf Mayor Bob Gallagher said. “This event promotes our future workforce and helps connect them to the resources needed to find a job.”
The Quad-Cities mayors will host the hiring event. More than 60 companies are hiring for part-time, full-time, summer and seasonal positions. Interviews and offers of employment are possible on site. 60 employers will be at event — The most since event began six years ago Jobs ranging from seasonal, entry-level, part-time, full-time Apprenticeship Representatives will be present – Plumbing, electrical, welding and HVAC Unique Jobs available include: Diesel Technician; Retail; store clerks, childcare, healthcare, office management; education CITY JOBS: fire, police department, public works; parks & recreation Community Resources include: IowaWORKS; Black Hawk College; Eastern Iowa Community College; Safer Foundation Military Representatives will be present with information on enlisting Hundreds of students are expected at the event from various school districts. The general public looking for employment is also invited. The goal of the QC Mayors’ Young Adult Hiring Fair is to connect businesses to young adults who have some basic workplace skills, education and training experience. For additional information on the event, please contact Emily Codling, director of executive services and human resources at the Quad Cities Chamber, 563-823- 2669, ecodling@quadcitieschamber.com.
