Registration open for WEDC job fair

WINSTED — Organizers of a fall job fair, open to all business sectors in the region, are currently accepting registrations for the event.

The Sept. 26 job fair, sponsored by the Winchester Economic Development Commission (WEDC) and its partner sponsors, will take place from 3 to 6 p.m. at the American Mural Project, 90 Whiting Street in Winsted, where a 120-foot long, five-story high mural stands as a tribute to American workers.

Registration to reserve a table, at $50 per company, is required by Friday, Sept. 20. Set up is 2 p.m. and tables and chairs will be provided. Space is limited and early registration guarantees position and promotion of companies’ participation.

Partnering with the WEDC, in addition to the American Mural Project, are the Connecticut Department of Labor, Connecticut State Community College–Northwestern, Northwest Regional Workforce Investment Board, Northwest Connecticut Chamber of Commerce and the town of Winchester.

Businesses can reserve space at bit.ly/EDCJobFair2024. Checks should be made payable to the Town of Winchester, with “Job Fair” on the memo line and mailed to Terry Hall, Town of Winchester, 338 Main St., Winsted, CT 06098. For more information, contact Alan Colavecchio at 860-379-9893 or email alancolavecchio@gmail.com.

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