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Killeen, TX – The upcoming Employ Central Texas Career Expo, hosted by Live & Work Temple and Workforce Solutions of Central Texas, is set to provide valuable career resources and skill-building opportunities to professionals throughout the region. The event will take place on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Killeen Civic Center (3601 S W S Young Dr, Killeen, TX 76542). The Career Expo is designed to help job seekers enhance their skills, gain practical advice, and connect with valuable resources in the Central Texas workforce. Attendees will participate in career preparation workshops, receive resume and job search consultations, and explore career-enhancing tools such as the SOAR Virtual Reality Career Navigation Station. Free professional headshots will also be available. In addition to providing hands-on resources for job seekers, this event will introduce attendees to the first-ever Work in Texas regional jobs board, Employ Central Texas, a groundbreaking tool that will serve as a portal for job seekers and employers across Bell, Coryell, and Lampasas counties. The Killeen/Temple MSA is the first and only location in the state of Texas to partner with the Texas Workforce Commission to build a regional jobs board of this kind. The Employ Central Texas Jobs Board will make it easier for professionals to find local opportunities and for businesses to connect with talent across the region. “We’re excited to bring together job seekers and provide them with the tools they need to succeed in today’s competitive market,” said Amanda Carlson, Director of Marketing and Communication at Live & Work Temple. “The Employ Central Texas Jobs Board is a game-changer for our region, and this event will ensure both job seekers and employers are equipped to make the most of it.” Workforce Solutions of Central Texas echoed this excitement, emphasizing the importance of the new portal in strengthening the local job market. “The Employ Central Texas Jobs Board is a significant step forward in connecting job seekers with meaningful employment opportunities right here in our region,” said Susan Kamas, Executive Director of Workforce Solutions of Central Texas. “We’re proud to partner in this initiative, which not only provides immediate support to professionals but also sets a foundation for long-term workforce development.” Event Highlights: · Career workshops, including resume building, job search strategies, and interview preparation · One-on-one consultations with career advisors · Interactive virtual reality career exploration with SOAR’s Career Navigation Station · Introduction to the new Employ Central Texas Jobs Board · Free professional headshots for job seekers · Networking opportunities with professionals and workforce experts · Free lunch for all attendees In addition, all registered attendees will have the chance be entered into a raffle to win a Professional On-the-Go Kit, which includes an iPad and other essential tools for career success. Attendees must be present at the event to win. To register for the Employ Central Texas Career Expo, please visit https://bit.ly/CenTexCareerExpo2024 or contact Amanda Carlson at 254-773-8332. ## ABOUT LIVE & WORK TEMPLE Live & Work Temple is a workforce attraction initiative operated by the Temple EDC that is dedicated to connecting professionals with career opportunities in Temple and the surrounding Central Texas region. Live & Work Temple strives to build a stronger, more vibrant workforce by fostering community connections and breaking down barriers to personal and professional success. https://liveworktemple.com/ ABOUT WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS OF CENTRAL TEXAS Workforce Solutions of Central Texas is a regional leader in workforce development, providing comprehensive resources and services to employers, job seekers, and professionals in the community. In addition to their focus on workforce solutions, they actively collaborate with secondary and post-secondary educational institutions to ensure students have access to career readiness programs, training opportunities, and pathways to high-demand jobs. Through a network of partners and initiatives, Workforce Solutions supports the growth of the local economy and workforce by building connections between education and employment. https://workforcesolutionsctx.com/
Killeen, TX – The upcoming Employ Central Texas Career Expo, hosted by Live & Work Temple and Workforce Solutions of Central Texas, is set to provide valuable career resources and skill-building opportunities to professionals throughout the region. The event will take place on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Killeen Civic Center (3601 S W S Young Dr, Killeen, TX 76542).
The Career Expo is designed to help job seekers enhance their skills, gain practical advice, and connect with valuable resources in the Central Texas workforce. Attendees will participate in career preparation workshops, receive resume and job search consultations, and explore career-enhancing tools such as the SOAR Virtual Reality Career Navigation Station. Free professional headshots will also be available.
In addition to providing hands-on resources for job seekers, this event will introduce attendees to the first-ever Work in Texas regional jobs board, Employ Central Texas, a groundbreaking tool that will serve as a portal for job seekers and employers across Bell, Coryell, and Lampasas counties. The Killeen/Temple MSA is the first and only location in the state of Texas to partner with the Texas Workforce Commission to build a regional jobs board of this kind. The Employ Central Texas Jobs Board will make it easier for professionals to find local opportunities and for businesses to connect with talent across the region.
“We’re excited to bring together job seekers and provide them with the tools they need to succeed in today’s competitive market,” said Amanda Carlson, Director of Marketing and Communication at Live & Work Temple. “The Employ Central Texas Jobs Board is a game-changer for our region, and this event will ensure both job seekers and employers are equipped to make the most of it.”
Workforce Solutions of Central Texas echoed this excitement, emphasizing the importance of the new portal in strengthening the local job market. “The Employ Central Texas Jobs Board is a significant step forward in connecting job seekers with meaningful employment opportunities right here in our region,” said Susan Kamas, Executive Director of Workforce Solutions of Central Texas. “We’re proud to partner in this initiative, which not only provides immediate support to professionals but also sets a foundation for long-term workforce development.”
Event Highlights:
· Career workshops, including resume building, job search strategies, and interview preparation
· One-on-one consultations with career advisors
· Interactive virtual reality career exploration with SOAR’s Career Navigation Station
· Introduction to the new Employ Central Texas Jobs Board
· Free professional headshots for job seekers
· Networking opportunities with professionals and workforce experts
· Free lunch for all attendees
In addition, all registered attendees will have the chance be entered into a raffle to win a Professional On-the-Go Kit, which includes an iPad and other essential tools for career success. Attendees must be present at the event to win.
To register for the Employ Central Texas Career Expo, please visit https://bit.ly/CenTexCareerExpo2024 or contact Amanda Carlson at 254-773-8332.
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ABOUT LIVE & WORK TEMPLE
Live & Work Temple is a workforce attraction initiative operated by the Temple EDC that is dedicated to connecting professionals with career opportunities in Temple and the surrounding Central Texas region. Live & Work Temple strives to build a stronger, more vibrant workforce by fostering community connections and breaking down barriers to personal and professional success. https://liveworktemple.com/
ABOUT WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS OF CENTRAL TEXAS
Workforce Solutions of Central Texas is a regional leader in workforce development, providing comprehensive resources and services to employers, job seekers, and professionals in the
community. In addition to their focus on workforce solutions, they actively collaborate with secondary and post-secondary educational institutions to ensure students have access to career readiness programs, training opportunities, and pathways to high-demand jobs. Through a network of partners and initiatives, Workforce Solutions supports the growth of the local economy and workforce by building connections between education and employment. https://workforcesolutionsctx.com/