Educational, job fair set for Sept. 15

From staff reports

The Clarion Area Chamber of Business and Industry will hold a job and educational fair from 1 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 15, at the Clarion Mall. This event is sponsored by the Clarion Area Chamber of Business and Industry and Clarion Mall.

All businesses and educational institutions are invited to participate along with people seeking employment.

Businesses participating in this event as of Aug. 27 are: Abraxas I; Kronospan, USA; Armstrong, Indiana and Clarion Drug and Alcohol Commission; Butler Health System Clarion Hospital; C93 Radio; Clarion County Children and Youth Services; Davis Archway Treatment Center; Kittanning Beauty Academy; American Precast Industries; Career Concepts Staffing Services; Clarion Bathware; Klapec Trucking Company; Lifeway Services, LLC; New Light, Inc.; Pennsylvania State Police; Precision Manufacturing Institute; Swartfager Welding; The ARC of Clarion and Venango Counties; Training Toward Self Reliance, Inc.; UFP Parker, LLC; UPMC; Valley Advantages

Individuals recently graduated from college or soon graduating high school and individuals looking for new or additional opportunities are invited to this event.

Attendees performing a job search not only will have the opportunity to speak with up to more than 20 employers, they also have a chance to win one of four $25 gift certificates to Red River Roadhouse.

Each business that individuals stop at to inquire about job openings available will be entered into the drawing. The more businesses attendees speak with, the more entries they will receive.

Any business wanting to participate or having questions or concerns related to the event should contact the Clarion Area Chamber by email at tracy@clarionpa.com or call (814) 226-9161.