Berkeley Springs says summer career fair is potential life changer

BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. ( DC News Now ) — The summer travel season is just around the corner, and the business community in Berkeley Springs is out recruiting a workforce to cater to all the tourists.

Employers aren’t just selling an hourly wage — they’re also pitching a special way of life.

“When you think of tourism jobs, you think of hotel workers and massage therapists but it’s so much more than that because without the plumbers and electricians and without the gas companies and all the associated industries you cannot have tourists,” said Happy Rone with the Berkeley Springs – Morgan County Chamber of Commerce.

Terri Beard with Blue Flame Propane agreed — the town offers a special lifestyle.

“We tell high school students here they don’t have to go anywhere else to work. We have it all right here,” said Beard. “So why drive? Why waste time on the road when you could be spending time with your family, doing great things like volunteering for your community?”

“It’s really a matter of quality of life. If you’re looking to raise a family, retire or find a new opportunity, Morgan County is the place to be,” said Rone.

The career fair at the high school in Berkeley Springs is April 25 and is open to the general public, including job seekers, virtual students, and homeschool students from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

“We have over 30 different businesses, many who are currently hiring, and all who are prepared to talk about what they look for in a new employee, what skills or training is needed, and how you can grow in their company,” said Rone.

The career fair is sponsored by CNB Bank, Inc., the Morgan County Economic Development Authority, Blue Flame, Inc., and Edward Jones, with lunches provided by Blue Ridge Community & Technical College.

For more information, you can call the Berkeley Springs-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce at 304-258-3738, visit its website or find it on Facebook.

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