MONROE — The first Regional South Central and Southwest Virtual Job Fair is set for Friday, February 18 from 10 a.m. to noon. Job-seekers can meet virtually with multiple local businesses in a variety of industries.

As of January 31, 62 employers have registered to participate from a variety of different industries in the Southwest Wisconsin Workforce Development Board (SWWDB) area, which includes the counties of Grant, Green, Iowa, Lafayette, Richland and Rock, as well as the South Central area, which includes the counties of Columbia, Dane, Dodge, Jefferson, Marquette, and Sauk. 

Participating job seekers can talk with employers in real time, explore job vacancies, and submit their résumé. Job-seekers can create their profile by clicking on the ‘register to event’ button, and following the steps through the set-up wizard to create the account. Internet Explorer does not work with this platform, however, all other browsers will. To access the virtual event, go to https://pvapi.premiervirtual.com/s/nWYrg8. 

Those interested are urged to register prior to the event to help avoid any last-minute technical issues. In addition, Job Service staff will be available from 9 a.m. to noon in the Resource Room to assist job seekers with online registration and navigation of the virtual event at the following locations: Rock County Job Center: 1717 Center Ave — Janesville; Dane County Job Center: 1819 Aberg Ave — Madison; and Workforce Development Center of Jefferson: 874 Collins Road — Jefferson. 

Individuals having questions can email DETWDA11BusinessServices@dwd.wisconsin.gov. 

For additional information contact Gail Graham, Business Services Manager, Rock County Job Center (608) 314-3300, Ext. 304, or cell (608) 295-4887; or email g.graham@swwdb.org.