Over 50 area employers to participate in virtual job fair

SARASOTA — CareerSource Suncoast will host its first virtual job fair on Aug. 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Over 50 employers from Manatee and Sarasota counties will be available throughout the day to meet with job seekers via text chat, according to a press release. Some employers may also have video capabilities, although a webcam is not required to attend the virtual job fair. 

Employers participating in the virtual job fair include Adecco, Aviva, Babe’s Plumbing, Boys and Girls Club of Manatee County, MCR Health, MyUS, Sarasota County Government, Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Taylor Made and Teakdecking Systems.

A statement says many industries will represented. Positions will range from entry-level to professional.

The event is free to attend. Career seekers can register at bit.ly/virtualjobfair0818. Career seekers are required to be registered on employflorida.com to sign up for the event. For more details and information on how to register as a career seeker or an employer, visit careersourcesuncoast.com/events. 

CareerSource Suncoast is a nonprofit that provides education and tools to connect employers with skilled talent. Its mission is to recruit, train and retain talent for employers on the Suncoast.