(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Pikes Peak Workforce Center (PPWFC) said as the local labor market remains tight, and employers are seeking to hire people, PPWFC is hosting a Community & Veterans Job Fair on Thursday, Nov. 2.

The event will take place at the Colorado Springs Event Center located at 3960 Palmer Park Boulevard. The event is open to the general public as well as transitioning military, Guard and Reserve members, veterans and their spouses and family members.

“We look forward to having more than 140 employers from a variety of industries at the Community & Veterans Job Fair,” said Becca Tonn, Communications Manager at PPWFC.

PPFWC said the following industries will be at the job fair:

Construction  

Customer Services/Sales  

Cyber security  

Department of Defense contractors  

Drivers/Transportation  

Education  

Financial/Insurance/Business   

Food Service  

Government  

Health care  

Hospitality  

Information Technology/Technical (non-defense related)  

Law Enforcement – Federal/State/Local  

Manufacturing  

Staffing Agencies

Attendees are encouraged to bring multiple copies of their resume. PPFWC recommends those interested create an account beforehand at Connecting Colorado‘s website for express access on the day of the fair.

For a complete list of employers, visit PPWFC’s website.