Job Service North Dakota
Leighton Media
Minnesota Career Force
and JobsHQ
are hosting the
2025 Grand Cities Fall Job Fair
Tuesday, September 30, 2025 from 1 pm to 4 pm at the Alerus Center.
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EMPLOYERS
We are pleased to invite you to participate in the 2025 Grand Cities Fall Job Fair, proudly hosted by Job Service North Dakota, Leighton Media, Minnesota Career Force, and JobsHQ. This dynamic recruitment event will be held on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Alerus Center. This is an outstanding opportunity for employers to connect with qualified job seekers, showcase career opportunities, and elevate brand visibility within the community.
📌 Event Details
- Date: Tuesday, September 30, 2025
- Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Location: Alerus Center
📣 Leighton Media Advertising Packages
To further enhance your presence at the event, Leighton Media is offering two exclusive advertising packages. These options are designed to maximize your exposure before and during the job fair. To select an advertising package(s), please choose your preferred option(s) under the Sponsorship Section during registration.
Option A Digital Advertising Package:
- 1 – 15 second Leighton social media video
- Name mentions on Job Fair Promos (Minimum of 100 name mentions)
- Included in KNOX Advertorial on knoxradio.com (Business Listing)
- INVESTMENT = $200
Option B Radio Advertising Package:
- 20 - 15 second ads on a Leighton station of your choice - KZLT, KZGF, KGFK
- Name mentions on Job Fair Promos (Minimum of 100 name mentions)
- Included in KNOX Advertorial on knoxradio.com (Business Listing)
- INVESTMENT = $200
To further elevate the success and engagement of this year’s event, we’re excited to introduce two new features designed to enhance both the employer and job seeker experience:
🏈 Football Tailgating Theme
We’re bringing the energy of game day to the job fair! Join us in creating a fun and interactive atmosphere by embracing our football tailgating theme:
- Decorate your booth with team spirit
- Dress in game-day attire
- Incorporate engaging activities or giveaways
- Note - the Alerus Center has a policy prohibiting external food and drink
💼 Online Resume Drop
To streamline connections with job seekers, we’ve launched a new Online Resume Drop feature.
- Job seekers will have the opportunity to submit their resumes electronically during the event
- After the fair, all collected resumes will be securely shared with participating employers
This new tool ensures you receive access to a broader pool of candidates—even those who may not have had time to visit your booth.
🛠 Booth Registration
To reserve your booth, simply click on the booth you wish to select and then click “Reserve” to complete your registration.
👉 EMPLOYERS CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
You don't want to miss this opportunity to connect with job seekers in your area!
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JOB SEEKERS
Come to the Alerus Center in Grand Forks on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 from 1:00-4:00 PM CT to meet with employers and training providers about the many employment and training opportunities in the region.
The Grand Forks Workforce Center staff will be available to show you around and introduce you to the programs and services Job Service North Dakota offers.
💼 Online Resume Drop
To streamline connections with job seekers, we’ve launched a new Online Resume Drop feature.
Job seekers will have the opportunity to submit their resumes electronically during the event. Then after the fair, all collected resumes will be securely shared with participating employers.
Click below to explore the attending businesses and job openings available!
Attending Employers
(link to be added soon)
To prepare for the Grand Cities Sping Job Fair attend our
Job Seeker Boot Camp for the Grand Cities Spring Job Fair
Monday, September 29th, 2025
Grand Forks Workforce Center
1501 28th Ave S
Stop in our office during the session times below for personalized assistance with a resume and/or interview tips and practice.
Session I: Resume Workshop
9:00 am to 11:30 am (open house style)
Session II: Interview Workshop
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm (open house style)
Join Dusty Hillebrand on The Job Pod where he talks with North Dakota employers about their businesses.
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Take a moment to learn more about resources that Job Service can assist with as you look for your next job!
ND Workforce Connection will show you all the available positions across the state.
If you’re a Veteran struggling to find or maintain employment that’s important to you, Job Service North Dakota can help!