JACKSON, Miss. – Mississippi Public Broadcasting is planning two events to help job seekers get the careers they want. The Get to Work Resumé Building Workshop is set for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct.16, at MPB, 3825 Ridgewood Road in Jackson. Then the Get to Work Hiring Event will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 20 at MPB.
The come-and-go events are free, open to the public and offered through MPB’s American Graduate: Getting to Work initiative. Registration is encouraged.
“Through these two events, we plan to help people get their resumés polished so they will return for the hiring event and possibly land a job,” said Sharon Person, MPB’s Director of Community Engagement. “Professionals will also assist those with military skills to translate resumes for civilian jobs.”
During the resumé workshop, specialists will be on-hand to help individuals write resumés, improve existing resumés and get advice on interviewing skills. A few organizations taking part in the resumé workshop include the VA Regional Office, Mississippi Coding Academy, Citizen Soldier for Life, Families First and the Mississippi Department of Employment Security. Register here for the workshop.
The hiring event will include onsite interviews with employers who have immediate job openings. At least 38 companies will participate in the hiring event, including Toyota, Ingalls Shipbuilding, Brown Bottling Group, Milwaukee Tools, Anderson Regional Medical Center, Mississippi Community College Board, military organizations and the VA Medical Center. Register here for the hiring event.
To learn more about MPB’s American Graduate program visit here.
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Mississippi Public Broadcasting provides relevant instructional and public affairs programming to Mississippians through its statewide television and radio network. MPB enhances the work of educators, students, parents and learners of all ages by providing informative programming and educational resources. MPB’s locally-produced programming focuses on the people, resources and attractions that reflect Mississippi’s unique culture and diverse heritage. Children’s television programs constitute a major portion of the daytime and weekend morning schedules. MPB provides a valuable resource to Mississippians in disseminating information as part of the state’s emergency preparedness and response system. Since 1970, MPB has won over 350 national, regional and statewide awards, including Emmy®, Edward R. Murrow and Parents’ Choice® Awards.
