The Fairmont area's economy is very diverse. As a result, Fairmont continues to attract the high quality workers. Fairmont supports many innovative and aggressive local programs to recruit workers to the region.
Of course, many of Fairmont's most valuable workers come from the area's own vast medical system.
Chamber-led workforce initiatives include programming targeted to young professionals, support of public education and higher education, educational seminars for HR professionals, and worker attraction and retention.
Employment Resources
Whether you are unemployed, recently laid-off, a college graduate or have other challenges in finding a job, there are resources and groups available to assist you in your search and help you develop the skills needed to land a job.
- Worked-Based Learning Opportunities
The Fairmont Chamber has helped to develop a new tool for businesses to connect with talented students and employees. Use ISEEK to customize your business profile and showcase your work-based learning opportunities, including internships, job shadowing, mentorships and more. ISEEK is already Minnesota's largest, most popular online employment, career and education website, with 90,000 unique visitors each month. Learn more and visit the iseek website today.
Directions on how to set up your business account. - Area Career Exploration
The purpose is to raise career awareness and job opportunities in our local area. Partners included businesses, educational entities, DEED, ISEEK, AAUW, Fairmont Area Chamber of Commerce and interested parties.
