By: Saeed Akhtar, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Tilbury Times Reporter
Chatham-Kent’s Workforce Week 2025 wrapped up on March 5 with a large job fair at the John D. Bradley Convention Centre in Chatham, bringing together employers and job seekers from across the municipality.
Hosted by the CK Jobs team from Feb. 24 to March 5, the weeklong series of events aimed to support residents looking for jobs, apprenticeships, or new career opportunities, while also providing local businesses with resources on talent attraction and retention.
“I wasn’t sure where to start with my job search, but this event helped me understand the types of roles available in the area. The resources were super helpful, and I learned a lot about apprenticeships, which I didn’t even know were available in Chatham-Kent,” said Jorge Vincent, a Tilbury-area resident.
A recent college diploma holder, 25-year-old Vincent, was excited to attend the event.
“I was really impressed by the variety of employers here today. It’s not often you find so many opportunities in one place. I’ve already applied for a few positions, and I feel optimistic about my job search moving forward,” he added.
Throughout the week, in-person and virtual events were held to help connect residents with employment supports and employers, culminating in the Workforce Week Job Fair, which ran from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. and featured a wide range of employers hiring for various positions.
“The Workforce Week Job Fair is the perfect place to get your foot in the door,” said Matt Keech, program manager for Employment and Social Services.
“We are proud to support individuals who are ready to take the next step in their careers and excited to have offered this opportunity here in Chatham-Kent.”
The event series was organized by the Municipality of Chatham-Kent and supported through funding from the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario under Employment Ontario.
More information about CK Jobs and future events is available at www.chathamkentjobs.com/workforceweek.
