Back to All Events

Life Skills Job and Resource Fair

  • Columbus Metropolitan Library Main Library 96 South Grant Avenue Columbus, Ohio, 43215 United States (map)

Calling all job-seekers! We're excited to bring back the Job & Resource Fair, now featuring 60+ employers and community organizations! Get free professional headshots, attend career workshops, or find one-on-one resources to help you - or someone you know - explore future opportunities. Visit the website to learn more: https://events.columbuslibrary.org/event/16656489.

Free Parking is available in the attached library parking garage. Free overflow parking for this event is available at the Encova parking lots 532 Franklin Ave. (EP-9) and 540 Oak. St. (EP-3) from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. 

  • 9 a.m. | Library opens 

  • 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. | 2nd Floor Reading Room | Job and Resource Vendor Fair (60+ organizations) 

  • 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. | Outside Meeting Room 1A | Human Resource Association of Central Ohio (HRACO) Free professional headshots (first come, first served) 

  • 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | Auditorium | HRACO Strengthen Your Resume and Job Applications! 

  • 11:30 a.m. | Meeting Room 2B | Health Care Info Session with CSCC 

  • 12-1 p.m. | Auditorium | HRACO Open Discussion and Q&A

  • 12:30 p.m. | Meeting Room 2B | Advanced Manufacturing Info Session with CSCC 

  • 1:30 p.m.| Meeting Room 2B | Information Technology Info Session with CSCC 

  • 1:30-2 p.m. | Auditorium | HRACO Interview and Offer Negotiation Best Practices

Participating employers and organizations include:

  • Cardinal Health 

  • City of Columbus (multiple departments including Fire, Police and Public Safety) 

  • Columbus Metropolitan Library 

  • Columbus State Community College 

  • COTA 

  • FedEx 

  • Franklin County Board of Commissioners Human Resources 

  • Greater Columbus Convention Center 

  • JPMorganChase 

  • Kroger Great Lakes Distribution Center 

  • Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio 

  • Nationwide Children’s Hospital 

  • Northwest Bank 

  • OhioMeansJobs Franklin-County Job Center 

  • Ohio State University Medical Wexner Center 

  • Rogue Fitness 

  • SSA Group at the Columbus Zoo 

  • Trade Unions (numerous trades) 

  • And more! 

BREAKOUT SESSIONS DETAILS: 
Columbus State Community College 
Learn more about in-demand Career Paths at Columbus State Community College (CSCC). Employers are seeking CSCC graduates to fill high-demand, well-paid jobs in many fields. Ready to start your Columbus State journey? Join us to learn more about the opportunities that await you. 

  • 11:30 a.m. | Meeting Room 2B | Health Care Info Session with CSCC 

  • 12:30 p.m. | Meeting Room 2B | Advanced Manufacturing Info Session with CSCC 

  • 1:30 p.m. | Meeting Room 2B | Information Technology Info Session with CSCC 


Human Resource Association of Central Ohio (HRACO) 
Learn how to build an effective resume and submit compelling job applications. Ask questions and get personalized advice on your career journey from HR professionals. Learn to master your interview and confidently evaluate and negotiate job offers. HRACO is also offering free, professional headshots, on a first come, first serve basis. 

  • 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. | Outside Meeting Room 1A | Free professional headshots (first come, first served) 

  • 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | Auditorium | Strengthen Your Resume and Job Applications! 

  • 12-1 p.m. | Auditorium | Open Discussion and Q&A 

  • 1-1:30 p.m. | Auditorium | Interview and Offer Negotiation Best Practices

Previous
September 5

Community Block Party
Next
September 10

Rise Up CBUS! Eastside