From February 24 to March 4, the Municipality of Chatham-Kent’s CK Jobs team is hosting their annual weeklong event called Workforce Week to empower both employers and job seekers within Chatham-Kent.
Throughout the week, there will be in-person and virtual events designed to provide resources for residents looking to find jobs, summer student jobs, apprenticeships, or start a new career.
The weeklong event concludes on March 4 with the Workforce Week Job Fair at the John D. Bradley Convention Centre in Chatham from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm. This is the largest job fair in Chatham-Kent, with over 80 booths and 1,400 in attendance in 2025. Job seekers will have the opportunity to discover exciting job, education and training, and volunteer opportunities.
Event highlights include:
- 80+ employers on-site, showcasing their businesses and employment opportunities.
- The Skills Ontario Trades & Tech Truck, featuring hands-on activities and simulators for youth aged 12 and older to explore skilled trades and emerging technologies.
- Participation from educational institutions, including the University of Windsor and Lambton College, promoting post-secondary education and training pathways.
- A live demonstration stage, highlighting various trades, technologies, and innovative skills.
- Volunteer opportunities.
“The Workforce Week Job Fair is the perfect place to connect with employers and take the next step in your career,” said Matt Keech, Program Manager for Employment and Social Service. “We’re thrilled to be able to host Chatham-Kent’s largest annual job fair and provide this opportunity within Municipality of Chatham-Kent.”
For more information and to register for the upcoming events, visit https://www.chathamkentjobs.com/workforceweek
This Employment Ontario project is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario.
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Eric Labadie
Manager, Corporate Communications
Municipality of Chatham-Kent
519-360-1998 x 2039
ericl@chatham-kent.ca
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