Employers are being sought to take part in what’s being touted as the largest career fair in northwest Missouri.

The St. Joseph Employment Coalition plans to hold its 2017 Career & Resource Fair on April 18th from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Civic Arena in downtown St. Joseph.  Jennifer Whitson with the Employment Coalition said currently around 40 businesses have signed up for a booth as well as eight resources and five educational venues.  She hopes to see those numbers double by the April 7 deadline.

“You just have to be hiring if you’re an employer or hiring within the next six months,” Whitson said. “It doesn’t cost anything…As for resources and education we just want as many resources for the public.”

She estimated between 700 to 800 job seekers attended the career fair in 2016.  Whitson said in previous years they have seen more than 1,500.

Businesses or agencies wanting to register for a spot in the fair can do so online.  CLICK HERE for details.