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Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Employment

$68 million investment will create more than 1000 jobs in CSRA

A Vietnam-based company that makes and retreads large, commercial vehicle tires will build a manufacturing plant near Fairfax in Allendale County. The facility will be the first U.S. location for Tin Thanh Group Americas. The $68 million investment and hiring of more than 1000 employees are a boost for Allendale County which has the second-highest unemployment…

ByDana Lynn McIntyreMarch 15, 20230Comments

Consumer Stories Employment

More than 60 CSRA companies will participate in upcoming job fair

Many business owners will agree that good help is hard to find, but Aiken Technical College wants to help connect local employers with qualified applicants. The college will host its Spring 2023 Community Job Fair on Wednesday, March 22, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the college’s gymnasium, which is in the 900 building. The…

ByJosh HeathMarch 15, 20230Comments

Consumer Stories Employment Top Story

Businesses lay groundwork for future hires at career expo

More than 30 CSRA businesses will be looking for future employees at this week’s Columbia County Career & College Expo. Alison Couch is one of them. She owns Ignite Accounting & Business Advisors in Harlem and is currently looking for staff accountants. Couch also wants to talk to local high school and college students interested in…

ByJosh HeathMarch 5, 20230Comments

Consumer Stories Employment

Columbia County hangs out the “Help Wanted” sign

Columbia County is looking for employees for more than a dozen county offices and departments. To help fill the vacancies, the county is holding a job fair on Monday, March 13. Representatives will be on hand to talk with people interested in any of the skilled-trade and professional positions and answer questions. The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office…

ByDana Lynn McIntyreMarch 5, 20230Comments

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Augusta University career fair draws more job seekers, employers than previous events

On Friday, for the first time since Feb. 2020, Augusta University hosted its annual career fair in person, according to Julie Goley. Goley, director of the university’s Career Services office, said about 400 people attended the fair, which was open to students, alumni, and community members. Attendees had the opportunity to speak with representatives from 89…

ByJosh HeathFebruary 13, 20230Comments

Employment

CSRA companies to represent at AU job fair tomorrow

More than 70 local, regional, and national companies will attend the Augusta University’s annual job fair tomorrow. Applying for a job is often impersonal and typically consists of filling out a detailed application a prospective employer may not even read, but this is an opportunity for students, alumni, and the general public to get in…

ByJosh HeathFebruary 8, 20230Comments

Employment

Workforce shortage continues to plague CSRA small businesses

To alleviate the workforce shortage, many fast-food restaurants have offered new employees sign-on bonuses and higher wages, but these strategies have been largely ineffective. But fast-food chains, like McDonald’s and Wendy’s, aren’t the only companies that have struggled to find employees. Robert Kelly, Vice President of Augusta Staffing Associates, said the workforce shortage won’t be resolved…

ByJosh HeathFebruary 5, 20230Comments

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Local company reps discuss pros and cons of offering remote work options

After the pandemic, some companies have required their employees to return to the office, but that hasn’t been the case at Sizemore, Inc., according to Joey Warren. Warren, the staffing agency’s senior corporate communications coordinator, said many of its employees have the option to work remotely. “We have a lot of flexibility within our company, and we’re…

ByJosh HeathJanuary 2, 20230Comments

Consumer Stories Employment

Army medical center plans hiring fair for medical professionals

The Eisenhower Army Medical Center is looking for a few good medical professionals. The medical center is holding a hiring fair, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., on Jan. 12 at the Double Tree Hotel, 2651 Perimeter Parkway. The Army Medical Center provides health care for soldiers and their families at Fort Gordon, as well as military retirees in…

ByGary KauffmanJanuary 2, 20230Comments

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Augusta Technical College reveals plan to build technology training center in Columbia County

Augusta Technical College plans to grow the future workforce by bringing a new advanced manufacturing and engineering technology training facility to Columbia County. This plan involves building a state-of-the-art manufacturing simulation center that will include classrooms and labs for engineering, robotics, chemical technology, and machining, according to an article from the college. The article said the…

ByJosh HeathDecember 26, 20220Comments