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SUMMARY:WTrades Career Expo
DESCRIPTION:River East School to Career will present WTrades\, Your Present is Your Future\, a skilled trades career-exploration day\, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield. Students in grades 9-12 from school districts in the Greater Springfield and Greater Palmer areas are invited to attend. This program aims to showcase strategic\, exploratory resources and hands-on opportunities to about 200 student attendees to enrich their knowledge about prospects for future employment and how to achieve a skilled trades career. River East is seeking skilled trade exhibitors\, including those with heavy machinery\, to participate in the WTrades career fair. Exhibitors will have the opportunity to speak directly with students\, sharing insights about their careers and the skills required to succeed in their industries. By attending WTrades\, exhibitors will connect directly with students to inform them about job opportunities and training programs that can lead to fulfilling careers. The skilled trades industry offers a broad range of career opportunities\, from construction\, mechanical\, and industrial to healthcare\, technical\, and advanced manufacturing trades. However\, many students are unaware of these possibilities or the training and/or educational paths available\, such as apprenticeships\, community colleges\, technical institutes\, vocational programs\, and online training. For more information on the event\, visit rivereaststc.org/wtrades or call Amy Scribner\, partnership director\, at (413) 283-5051 or ascribner@rivereaststc.org
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LOCATION:Basketball Hall of Fame
CATEGORIES:Business / Networking,Education / Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Holyoke Mall Get Hired Job Fair
DESCRIPTION:Holyoke Mall is hosting an in-person job fair on Wednesday\, April 9 from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM on the Lower Level\, Macy’s Court. \nThe Get Hired Job Fair provides employers the opportunity to interview and hire workers on the spot and connect job seekers with area businesses who need their skills. Employers from a variety of industries will be in attendance looking for candidates at all skill levels. This event is open to the public and FREE to job seekers. \nThe Get Hired Job Fair is sponsored by Springfield Public Schools. \nParticipating Employers: \nSpringfield Public Schools\nHolyoke Public Schools\nBerkshire County Arc\nUMass Police Department\nPeoplesBank\nFlorence Bank\nViability\nMassHire Holyoke\nDaily Hampshire Gazette\nThe Center School/Positive Regard Network\nLower Pioneer Valley Educational Collaborative\nHolyoke Veterans Home\nBay State Health\nCooley Dickinson\nElms College\nValley Spring Behavioral Health\nWestfield Bank\nGolden Years USA\nBay State Health\nMiraVista\nLibertas Academy\nGary Rome Hyundai\nValley Opportunity Council\nGandara Center\nDaily Hampshire Gazette\nHolyoke Community College
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LOCATION:Holyoke Mall
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SUMMARY:Amherst Oyster Bar
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a delightful evening of networking at Amherst’s newest restaurant\, the Amherst Oyster Bar! The Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce’s April “After 5” networking event is taking place on Wednesday\, April 9th from 5 to 7 PM. \nOur host is Amherst Oyster Bar\, the NEW restaurant located in Downtown Amherst at 51 North Pleasant Street. We’re thrilled to welcome them to the Amherst Area with a ribbon-cutting ceremony during the event as well!  \nThank you to our Presenting Sponsor\, BankESB\, for making this event possible\, and to our supporting sponsors\, Amherst Innovative Living and the Amherst Business Improvement District. We’re pleased to welcome Amherst Cinema as our featured nonprofit. \nOur monthly After 5 events are designed to bring local business professionals together in a welcoming atmosphere. Enjoy meeting with Chamber members\, enter in door prizes\, and taste iconic menu items (oysters on the half shell\, baked oysters\, fried calamari\, burnt end style mushrooms and more) as we welcome the Amherst Oyster Bar to our community!
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/amherst-oyster-bar/
LOCATION:Amherst Oyster Bar\, 51 North Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002\, United States
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SUMMARY:Difference Makers Tickets
DESCRIPTION:Join us at The Log Cabin in Holyoke Wednesday\, April 9\, 2025 as we honor BusinessWest’s Difference Makers Class of 2025 \nTickets are no longer available for this event.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/difference-makers-tickets/
LOCATION:The Log Cabin
CATEGORIES:Business / Networking,BW Events,Community
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