West Kentucky Regional Job Fair set for August 23

A job fair is coming to Paducah later this month.

The West Kentucky Regional Job Fair will take place on August 23 at the Julian Carroll Convention Center from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.

City of Paducah Communications Manager Pam Spencer said officials decided to organize the event following the success of last year's job fair that saw 85 businesses and 400 job seekers participate.

"A lot of employers have job openings and they're just trying to find the right employee. That right fit. A lot of employees are looking to advance their career in some way and they're investigating as well," Spencer said. "Discover all of those companies that you may not know about."

So far, 55 businesses have signed up to participate, and there's still time for more to join in. The event is not limited to Paducah employers.

The Kentucky Career Center will be on hand to help job seekers create a resume or apply for positions online. In addition, the West Kentucky Reentry Council and its partners will be able to assist anyone with expungement needs. Participants will also be able to meet with an attorney or receive free copies of records.