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The need to fill jobs is high, and one Cookeville church is opening its doors to get people employed.
David Hunter from The Bend Church said they have partnered with Goodwill’s Career Solutions to be host site for the job fair. Hunter said when the church started reaching out around the nearby community, the need for employment became evident.
“In this time after COVID and the things that we’ve faced, the church really needs to step up,” Hunter said. “And do what is called of the church, to be able to get out and help the community that you’re in and those around.”
Hunter said from 1:00-3:30 Cookeville Regional Medical Center, The Putnam County School System, Perdue Foods and more will be in attendance. There are open positions for welder, healthcare work, machine operations and childcare available at 1810 North Dixie Avenue.
Other employers include:
ResourceMFG
Addus Homecare
New Hope
Quality Private Duty Care
Home Instead
Wise Staffing Group
Senior Solutions Home Care
Randstaff Staffing
Pacesetters
Pay rate is listed at being up to $20 per hour. For more information, people can call (931) 520-8789 or show up at The Bend Church without prior registration.
