Displaced Workers Find Jobs at Internship Fair

Internships aren't just for college students anymore. The goal of the internship fairs is to connect prospective employers with displaced workers who've had a difficult time finding work in a challenging economy.

Denver, CO -- Denverjobsearch.com launches their Fall Career Internship Fair, a new type of career event where individuals can talk to real, live employers about actual internship positions offered within their companies! Unlike traditional internship programs, potential candidates for this Internship Fair include those seasoned professionals who have grown frustrated in their job search and previous career direction. For these individuals, the Internship Fair offers a unique opportunity to transition into new, exciting careers.

For employers, the Internship Fair provides a method for companies, strapped for resources, to meet their staffing needs through experienced, mature professionals looking to prove themselves to employers. The program also positions organizations to contribute in a proactive way to the ongoing challenge of getting displaced Colorado professionals back to work.

"When we first conceived of this program, we knew there would be significant interest out there - we are truly pleased at the remarkable employer response during the first stages of building our program", Said Terrie O'Connell founder of Denverjobsearch.com. O'Connell added, "While this program will continue to grow over time, we believe the public is anxious for this type of career assistance. Individuals we talk to are becoming increasingly frustrated with job search marketplace, which has become more and more inpersonal. The unique structure and format of this Internship Fair allows people to meet people while creating a win-win solution for our local economy."

Some internship positions are paid, others are unpaid. "Interestingly enough, people who are on unemployment can continue to receive their benefits while working as an unpaid intern," said O'Connell. "Employers get the help they need, and employees get training and the on-the-job experience employers demand in our changing economy."

The Denverjobsearch.com Fall Internship Fair is scheduled for August 27th, 11:30am-1:30pm at the Denver Turnverein Hall.

Denverjobsearch.com is a Colorado Web-Based Career Center combining the latest in job search technology and coaching support. They offer many creative techniques to jump start a job search assisting people to get hired into the right job faster! Their corporate services range from organizational coaching and training, to outplacement and staffing assistance.