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NEWPORT — On Friday, May 10, Newport welcomed 32 businesses to the Wheeler Gymnasium for the Newport Community Job Fair.
The businesses represented different industries including construction, manufacturing, healthcare, senior care, education, government, staffing, banking, security, and hospitality along with multiple job training organizations. Several businesses reported receiving applications that are expected to lead to positions being filled.
The strong turnout and diverse employer roster indicates a labor shortage that is not unique to a particular industry or the region. There is ample opportunity for job seekers to gain meaningful employment and receive job training that will prepare them for the next step in their careers.
The job fair was presented in partnership between the Economic Corporation of Newport (ECON), Newport Area Chamber of Commerce, Lake Sunapee Region Chamber of Commerce, Town of Newport, and Newport School District.
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