Connect with Top Employers at the Columbia Walk-In-Wednesdays Hiring Event
07.15.26
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
07.15.26
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:
MO Office of Administration |
Central Bank |
Modine Manufacturing Company |
Boone Supported Living LLC |
Woodhaven
IMKO Workforce Solutions |
Socket Fiber
Central MO Foster Care and Adoption Association |
Metro Services Group
MU Health Care |
JBS Food Group (d.b.a Principe Foods)
Gates Corporation
American Senior Living |
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