MOBILE, Ala. — The Alabama Department of Labor brought its first-ever non-profit career fair to Mobile, connecting local mission-driven organizations with job seekers at the Alabama Career Center.
The fair ran from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., giving nonprofits a dedicated opportunity to recruit in a labor market where hiring has remained difficult across much of the economy.
State officials said the non-profit community has been affected more adversely than other parts of the business community since the COVID-19 pandemic began, making targeted recruitment events especially important.
“It has been a very unusual job market — especially after the COVID-19 pandemic — and there are so many employers that are struggling to fill positions,” said Stephanie Baker, a Career Center specialist.
The Alabama Career Center in Mobile offers year-round help for job seekers and employers, including resume assistance, job matching and unemployment services. Wednesday’s event marked the department’s first career fair focused specifically on the non-profit sector.
