Area residents can connect with local employers at Battle Ground Public Schools’ Industry Fair

Students, families and community members are invited to learn about careers in southwest Washington at Battle Ground Public Schools’ Industry Fair on Thu., Feb. 21 at Battle Ground High School.

Event to be held Feb. 21 at Battle Ground High School

BATTLE GROUND — Students, families and community members are invited to learn about careers in southwest Washington at Battle Ground Public Schools’ Industry Fair on Thu., Feb. 21 at Battle Ground High School.

Students and community members who attend the fair will be able to learn about career paths by talking with local employers about available job opportunities.   Come to the industry fair with your current resume or arrive early to participate in a resume writing workshop. The event, sponsored by BGPS, WorkSource, Partners in Careers, Goodwill Job Connection, and NEXT will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at Battle Ground High School, 300 W. Main St., in Battle Ground. The resume writing workshop will be from 4 to 6:30 p.m. in the school’s College and Career Center. More than 65 employers will be in attendance to discuss employment opportunities along with working conditions and special requirements. Employers from the health science, manufacturing, technology, construction, finance, hospitality, retail, human services, and transportation industries will be in attendance.   Join us for an educational evening at Battle Ground High School to learn about the many career opportunities in our region. Please contact career guidance specialist Kevin Doyle at (360) 885-6598 or [email protected] with questions. Information courtesy of Battle Ground School District.