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Summer Job Fair

2025-08-07 13:00:00 2025-08-07 15:00:00 America/Chicago Summer Job Fair Don't miss the Summer Job Fair hosted by Goodwill Workforce Connection Centers and the Milwaukee Public Library. This is your chance to connect with employers offering a variety of job opportunities! Central Library - Business Commons, Gift of Schoenleber Foundation and Elaine C. Lange

Thursday, August 07
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-07 13:00:00 2025-08-07 15:00:00 America/Chicago Summer Job Fair Don't miss the Summer Job Fair hosted by Goodwill Workforce Connection Centers and the Milwaukee Public Library. This is your chance to connect with employers offering a variety of job opportunities! Central Library - Business Commons, Gift of Schoenleber Foundation and Elaine C. Lange

Central Library

Business Commons, Gift of Schoenleber Foundation and Elaine C. Lange

Don't miss the Summer Job Fair hosted by Goodwill Workforce Connection Centers and the Milwaukee Public Library. This is your chance to connect with employers offering a variety of job opportunities!

Join Goodwill Workforce Connection Centers, in partnership with the Milwaukee Public Library, at our Summer Job Fair. This is your opportunity to engage with companies that are offering a wide variety of job openings. Please come with your resume and dressed for success!

Presented by Goodwill and Milwaukee Public Library.

Funded in part by A.O. Smith Foundation and U.S. Bank Foundation.

AGE GROUP: | Older Adults | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Jobs & Careers |

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Story Time and Play Group
Tue, Jul 29, 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Herzfeld Activity Center
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Tech-splanation @ MPL
Tue, Jul 29, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
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Do you have a question about your smartphone, tablet, or other electronic device? Need help accessing library resources? We can help! 
Introduction to Basic Backyard Composting - Presented by Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful
Tue, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rotary Club of Milwaukee Community Room
Learn about what composting is, why composting is important, and how to compost in your own backyard.
Breathe & Be Well - Part of Healing: Wellness, Empowerment & Enterprise
Tue, Jul 29, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
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Central Library Walking Club
Wed, Jul 30, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Join us at Central library for a weekly walk. We will meet under the dome of the Central Library and take a two-mile loop through this historic neighborhood. The club meets rain or shine.
Worker Connection Program: Job Assistance
Wed, Jul 30, 10:30am - 4:00pm
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Wed, Jul 30, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
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Wed, Jul 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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Story Time
Thu, Jul 31, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Story Steps
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Baby Story Time
Thu, Jul 31, 11:00am - 11:20am
Children's Room - Back Area
Share simple stories, playful songs and gentle movement in this lapsit story time for babies aged 0-18 months, with a caregiver.
Job Search and Resume Assistance - Provided by Goodwill Workforce Connection Center
Thu, Jul 31, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Street - Second Floor
A Goodwill Consultant will be available to provide job search assistance, resume-building help, and interview preparation.
Docent Tour - Guided Central Architectural Tour
Sat, Aug 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Green Roof Tour
Sat, Aug 02, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Green Roof
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Resume & Interview Readiness: Job Fair Prep
Mon, Aug 04, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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This free workshop offers expert guidance on resume writing, interview skills, and how to present yourself professionally to employers.
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Mon, Aug 04, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
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Tue, Aug 05, 10:30am - 11:15am
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A 20-minute story time for young children is followed by open play time. For children ages 3 and under, with a caregiver.
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Tue, Aug 05, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
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From Pen to Peace: A Wellness Writing Workshop - Part of Healing: Wellness, Empowerment & Enterprise
Tue, Aug 05, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Innovation and Learning Lab
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Worker Connection Program: Job Assistance
Wed, Aug 06, 10:30am - 4:00pm
Innovation and Learning Lab
Get one-on-one help with job searching, resume writing, online applications and more! Drop-in, no registration required!
Central Library Walking Club
Wed, Aug 06, 10:30am - 12:00pm
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Green Roof Tour
Wed, Aug 06, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
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Thu, Aug 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Children's Room - Back Area
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Summer Job Fair
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Don't miss the Summer Job Fair hosted by Goodwill Workforce Connection Centers and the Milwaukee Public Library. This is your chance to connect with employers offering a variety of job opportunities!
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Fri, Aug 08, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
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Green Roof
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Green Roof Tour
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Green Roof
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