What to know about job fair mashup to get military veterans, spouses into skilled trades Collaboration also hopes to fix labor shortage
A job fair mashup that aims to solve two problems at once will soon be held in Metro Detroit.
Job Fair Giant is already known for sponsoring employment opportunities in Metro Detroit. Now, it’s also working with Blue Star Families to get military veterans and their spouses into the skilled trades.
It’s a new layer to fixing labor shortages in that critical industry. More information about Job Fair Giant can be found in the video at the beginning of this article.
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Nick joined the Local 4 team in February of 2015. Prior to that he spent 6 years in Sacramento covering a long list of big stories including wildfires and earthquakes. Raised in Sterling Heights, he is no stranger to the deep history and pride Detroit has to offer.
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