March 18 career fair features some of the area's largest employers

people at job fair

March 12, 2025

Michigan Works! Southwest will host the Kalamazoo County Job Fair on Wednesday, March 18 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Michigan Works! Southwest, 1601 S. Burdick St., Kalamazoo, MI 49001.

The event will bring together some of the area’s largest employers representing a variety of industries, including healthcare, hospitality, business and industrial trades. Job seekers will have the opportunity to meet directly with hiring representatives and may be considered for on-the-spot interviews.

 Participating employers include:

  • Better World Builders
  • Bronson Healthcare
  • City of Kalamazoo
  • Consumers Credit Union
  • Heritage Community of Kalamazoo
  • Hi-Tech Electric
  • Kalamazoo Public Schools
  • Landscape Forms
  • Naylor Landscape Management
  • Schupan
  • TC Transcontinental Packaging
  • Visiting Angels 

“This job fair is an excellent opportunity for employers and job seekers to come together in one place,” said Ashley Iovieno, director of business solutions at Michigan Works! Southwest. “We’re proud to continue supporting the Southwest Michigan workforce and helping people take the next step in their careers.”

 Job seekers are encouraged to bring multiple copies of their updated resume, dress professionally, and arrive early to make the most of the event.

Michigan Works! Southwest, part of the W. E. Upjohn Institute’s Center for Workforce Innovation and Solutions (CWIS), is part of a statewide network of organizations that contributes to the economic prosperity of our communities by developing a strong, talented workforce. The agency serves employers and jobseekers in Branch, Calhoun, Kalamazoo, and St. Joseph Counties. Additional information is available online at www.michiganworkssouthwest.org.

The W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization. Since 1945, the Institute has conducted research on labor markets and workforce issues.