Sho-Ban Tribes Voc Rehab hosts 9th Annual Job & Resource Fair
Vocational Rehabilitation table at the annual Job & Resource Fair on March 6.
By BREE BAKER
Sho-Ban News
FORT HALL — The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes Vocational Rehabilitation Program hosted the Ninth Annual Job and Resource Fair on March 6, at the Shoshone-Bannock Hotel and Event Center in Fort Hall.
The event started at 10 a.m. and ended at 3 p.m. and welcomed many individuals from the community and surrounding areas. The event offered a range of valuable opportunities for community members to explore employment options, seek education resources, make professional connections and take steps towards securing a job or advancing their careers.
The job and resource fair had over 70 regional employers and non-profit organizations, some of the vendors were KPVI Channel 6, Austen Cade Academy, Southeastern Idaho Community Action Agency, Your Health Idaho, American Staffing INC, Lamb Weston, Marshall Public Library, Marathon Pipe Line, U.S. Army, Sage Truck Driving School, Teton Stage Lines, Southeast Idaho Council of Governments INC, Idaho Central Credit Union, Citizens Community Bank, and Key Bank. Educational programs and schools such as Eagle Gate College, Idaho State University TRIO program, Sho-Ban High School and local Fort Hall employers and tribal departments such as Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel, Shoshone-Bannock Tribal Enterprises, Shoshone-Bannock Corrections, Fort Hall Police Department, Fort Hall Fire Department, Tribal Credit, Boys and Girls Club, Public Transit, and 477 Human Service program all had tables set up.
Scene from the job fair participants at the Sho-Ban Casino Hotel.
There were a few advocacy and support organizations present at the event. Such as LIFE – an independent living center, CASA - a children’s advocacy program, and A New Hope, LLC – a disability support and service center, and the Community Council of Idaho – a workforce training, education, and advocacy program. Each table had a knowledgeable staff member to provide resources, talk about the business/organization, and answer questions.
Informational pamphlets and business cards were also available for those wanting to know more. Participants had the opportunity to take home free swag, including lunch boxes, water bottles, gloves, notebooks, pens, lanyards, candy. Everyone who stopped by the Marshall Public Library table went home with a free book.
Tables at the job fair.
Those seeking a job were encouraged to dress professionally and clothing was available for those who might need to use it for the event. As participants left, they were encouraged to complete a survey on different jobs they’d like to see, if they acquired an interview or a job, and comments or suggestions for the future. After a survey was completed, participants were entered into a drawing for prizes such as gift baskets, gas cards, tools, bedding, a mini fridge, and an iPad.
