CONNECTING JOB SEEKERS AND EMPLOYERS TO STRENGTHEN DUPLIN COUNTY’S WORKFORCE
James Sprunt Community College (JSCC), in partnership with NCWorks, hosted its annual Duplin County Job Fair on Wednesday, April 29. Originally planned as a rain-or-shine outdoor event, the job fair was moved inside the Boyette Building due to projected inclement weather. The change in location did not impact turnout, as students and community members filled the campus library and surrounding rooms to connect with employers and explore career opportunities.
Karla Blanton, Director of Career Services at JSCC, coordinated the event and emphasized its impact. “With more than 200 attendees and over 40 employers represented, this event truly showcased the strength of collaboration and our shared commitment to workforce development in Duplin County,” Blanton said.
Participating employers included:
A Caring Heart Case Management, Inc.
Autumn Village
Barbour Brothers Construction
Butterball
Camp Lejeune Provost Marshal’s Office
Duplin County Department of Social Services
Duplin County Schools
ECU Health
Goshen Medical Center
Johnston County Industries
Mount Olive Pickle Company, Inc.
Murphy Family Ventures
NC Department of Adult Correction
NC EIPD (formerly VR)
North Carolina Army National Guard
North Carolina Department of Public Safety
North Carolina Farm Bureau
Onslow County EMS
Precision Hydraulic Cylinders
Prolec-GE Waukesha
Quality Equipment, LLC
ResourceMFG
S&W Ready Mix Concrete
Skill Creations Inc.
Smithfield Hog Production
State Employees’ Credit Union
Temporary Connections
The Mega Force Staffing Group Inc.
Town of Wallace
Town of Wallace – Public Services Departments
Villari Foods
Wallace-Pender Airport
Warsaw Rehab and Healthcare Center
Woodbury Wellness & Rehabilitation
YAD Healthcare
Vice President of Student Services, Dr. Shakeena White, highlighted the importance of partnership in making the event successful. “Working alongside NCWorks allowed us to create valuable connections between job seekers and employers while strengthening our local workforce network,” she said.
JSCC President Dr. Shannon Hair reflected on the event’s success and community impact. “It was encouraging to see such strong engagement between our students, community members, and regional employers. Events like this demonstrate the power of partnership and the opportunities it creates for our workforce,” Hair said.
James Sprunt Community College extends its appreciation to all participating employers and partners who contributed to the success of this year’s job fair.
For more information about the JSCC Job Fair or how to participate in future events, please contact Karla Blanton at kblanton@jamessprunt.edu.
