09-03-2025
Bay County Job Fair connects hundreds of jobseekers with local employers
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Saturday morning, hundreds of job seekers connected with employers across the panhandle at the 38th Annual Bay County job fair.
Over 30 employers set up at Gulf Coast State College, looking to fill over 500 event featured openings in healthcare, education, law enforcement, hospitality, manufacturing, and more.
'This is our premier hiring event of the year, and we host Target with all throughout the year at our job center. But this is the big one, that there's something for everyone. And again, we represent all the major industries here. So you'll probably find something that you are qualified for here,' CareerSource Gulf Coast Communications Manager Becky Samarripa said.
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The open jobs ranged from part-time, full-time, and seasonal work with openings for those with all types of work experience. With the variety, many job seekers found success at the job fair.
'I love how these are all local, so these are all people that are here right now maybe have the opportunity elsewhere, but they're kind of hiring immediately in the area and in the community, which I'm really looking forward to. I am going to send my resume to a few people that I talked to, got some good cards, some good information, and I just made those connections. That, hopefully, will help me down the line,' job seeker Brooke Gasser said.
Event organizers also reserved an hour before the official start time for veterans and the military community.
'We gave the veterans an opportunity to come in and meet with us first, which was amazing. That turnout was great. And the event that they put here together; it's first class all the way. I've had an opportunity to meet with so many great people, so many talented individuals that fit our needs here. So, we're proud to be here,' Peaden Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electrical Human Resources Director Mark Schneider said.
If you're on the job hunt and missed Saturday's event, to get connected with CareerSource Gulf Coast and explore local openings.
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