The Career Life Expo brings many opportunities for people looking for work and for people looking to volunteer.

The Career Life Expo takes place Tuesday, March 26, 12 noon to 5 p.m., at the Kalamazoo County Expo Center, 2900 Lake Street. Employers from the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo region will be there to conduct interviews for hundreds of job openings. As jobseekers enter the building, they’ll be greeted by representatives from several area service agencies to help them with everything from building resumes to finding affordable child care.

The first hour of the Expo will be a VIP session for anyone who has served in the armed forces and for anyone with a disability. All jobseekers will be welcomed starting at 1 p.m.

“Last year, we connected more than 530 area residents with job openings and services to help them avoid challenges to employment,” said Eric Stewart, Administrator for Michigan Works! Southwest. “It’s a unique approach that supports the whole person while helping fill job openings at local companies.”

Jamie Rugg, Director of Engagement for United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region, said the Expo needs volunteers to assist with registration, exit surveys, showing jobseekers to different areas, and other needs. Volunteers can sign up online at tinyurl.com/CLEvolunteer.

You can read more about the Career Life Expo from our flyer by clicking here. And if you’re a jobseeker, you can save some time at the event by registering at this link.

Sponsors of the Career Life Expo include United Way BCKR, Michigan Works! Southwest, AmeriFirst Home Mortgage, Fabri-Kal, and Midwest Communications.

Free transportation is available from Michigan Works! service centers in Kalamazoo (1601 S. Burdick St., pickup 12:30 p.m., drop-off 3:15 p.m.) and Battle Creek (200 W. Van Buren St., pickup 11:30 a.m., drop-off 4:15 p.m.).