KALAMAZOO, MI If youre interested in working in the health care industry, contact Michigan Works and mark July 24 and 25 on your calendar.

The Michigan Works agencies in Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Kalamazoo and St. Joseph counties will host job-search training and a Health Care Job Fair on those days.

Saying it recognizes the immediate need to fill jobs in the health care industry, the workforce development agency said in a press release that the Health Care Job Fair will be a unique, invitation-only, two-day event for job seekers interested in a career in the health care industry."

It stated that, "Participating employers from area hospitals, nursing homes, in-home care agencies and other health care related businesses will be seeking to fill open positions such as CNAs (certified nursing assistants), RNs (registered nurses), housekeeping and food service, as well as other positions related to health care.

The first days activities will include training on skills health care employers are looking for, job preview, resume critique and mock interviews, according to information provided by the agency. That is intended to prepare participants for the job fair on the second day.

Individuals planning to participate, as well as businesses interested in reserving a booth, should pre-register by the close on business on July 18.

There is no cost or employers to participate but they must have job openings available. Those interested may call any of the Michigan Works Service Centers in the five-county area and ask to speak to a Business Services representative (269-383-2536 or 269-660-1438) or email miworks@upjohn.org or dmn@summitpointe.org.

Job seekers wishing to register must bring their resume to any Michigan Works Service Center. They are at: 101 N. Albion St. in Albion; 135 Hamblin Ave. in Battle Creek; 210 Vista Drive in Coldwater; 535 W. Woodlawn in Hastings; 1601 S. Burdick St. in Kalamazoo; and 16587 Enterprise Drive in Three Rivers.

Individuals will be required to attend and complete all of the first days sessions and activities to receive an invitation to attend the Job Fair on the second day.

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Health Care Job Fair set for July 24-25 in Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Kalamazoo and St. Joseph counties