Connect with Top Employers at the Columbia Walk-In-Wednesdays Hiring Event
08.19.26
Don’t miss this chance to meet with leading employers from various industries. Whether you’re a job seeker or an employer, this event is the perfect opportunity to connect and grow.
Columbia Public Library
100 W. Broadway, Columbia
Connect with Top Employers at the Columbia Walk-In-Wednesdays Hiring Event
08.19.26
Don’t miss this chance to meet with leading employers from various industries. Whether you’re a job seeker or an employer, this event is the perfect opportunity to connect and grow.
Columbia Public Library
100 W. Broadway, Columbia
Highlights from Previous Hiring Events
Pre-Register for the Event
Join Us at the Walk-In-Wednesdays Hiring Event
We encourage all job seekers to pre-register for the Columbia Walk-In-Wednesdays Hiring event to streamline your entry and maximize your opportunities. Click here to pre-register.
Employers interested in participating can register by contacting Nichelle at Nichelle.Pool@dhewd.mo.gov. Don’t miss this chance to connect with a diverse range of employers from various industries!
Featured Employers:
MU Campus Facilities |
Metro Services Group |
American Senior Living |
Columbia Landcare |
Crossmark/Sams club
Gentle Hands United |
Cedar Creek Homes LLC
Columbia Public Schools |
Army MO National Guard
MU Health Care |
Shelden Clinical Simulation Center
DS Busline’
Bayada Habilitation |
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