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Employment Connections

”HomeTrust Bank has participated in the Homecoming Job Fair for the last 4 years. This fair opens the doors for top employers to meet the best and brightest talent in our region. HomeTrust Bank offers a BETTER way to build a career and this fair gives us the chance to share that opportunity with top local candidates.” 

– Sara Phillips, HomeTrust Bank

Regardless of industry or company size the Asheville community has a variety of resources ready to help your company overcome its next challenge. The EDC staff is constantly working to meet the needs of our local business community and over the past few years has launched a variety of initiatives as a response to specific community needs. Contact the EDC staff today to learn more about any of the programs listed below or for help with any issues facing your company.

Job Fair

The Economic Development Coalition and the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce partner annually with numerous workforce and industry allies to promote employment opportunities in advanced manufacturing, health care, and other growth industries in Western North Carolina. Residents, students, graduates, former residents, and friends and family visiting over the holidays are encouraged to attend this one-stop opportunity to meet directly with representatives from companies who are hiring, will be hiring in 2013, or who would like to have a presence to promote awareness of their company to potential future employees.

Find out more about the 7th Annual Homecoming Job Fair on January 3, 2013.

Job Board

The Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce and Localjobs.com have partnered to bring a diverse online career center to our community.

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Workforce Resources: Advanced Machining Center
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