From the Governor
As Governor, it is my duty to ensure that our state is doing
all it can to create an environment that produces secure employment opportunities
for Mississippians. The Governor’s Job Fair Network was created as an avenue to
put in front of companies Mississippi’s most attractive resource—our people. By
facilitating connections between job seekers and employers who have real positions
to fill, this self-sustaining program helps Mississippians invest in their futures.
I welcome all who participate in the Governor’s Job Fair Network.
From the Mississippi Development Authority
The Mississippi Development Authority plays a vital
role in the economic development of our state. As such, we are proud to be a partner
of the Governor's Job Fair Network and look forward to continuing our support for
this program. Complementing the Advantage Mississippi vision, the Governor's Job
Fair Network plays a vital role by enticing companies with an established program
geared at helping them select from a high quality workforce. We feel that this innovative
program unlike any other in the country gives Mississippi a distinct advantage in
its pursuit of economic development. We welcome you to the Governor's Job Fair Network.
From the Mississippi Department of Employment Security
As the State's employment experts, the Mississippi Department of Employment Security welcomes its partnership role in the Governor's Job Fair Network. With its "outside the box" type thinking the Governor's Job Fair Network fills a need of facilitating networking opportunities between job seekers and employers. The Network also integrates well with the WIN Job Centers by highlighting their ongoing resources and programs. As we continue to promote the great business climate of Mississippi and its workforce, I welcome you to explore the opportunities and events of the Governor's Job Fair Network.
From the Director
The Governor's Job Fair Network is a unique, proactive, employment assistance resource for the unemployed, employers and communities of Mississippi. The ultimate objective of this effort is job placement. Our goals are accomplished through community based job fairs offered throughout the state. The job fairs, coordinated by the Governor's Job Fair Network are presented in conjunction with local community efforts to provide job seekers the opportunity to apply for jobs with a number of different employers in a centralized, user-friendly setting. For business and industry, the job fairs provide their human resource representatives the opportunity to interview a variety of potential employees. Many job seekers receive job offers on the day of the job fair, while others are required to complete additional screening for current and future position vacancies.