Homepage > Money
Join the "live wire" -- it's an easy way to talk snow and share information with our anchors, reporters, meteorologists and other Channel 4 Action News viewers! More

Project Economy

WTAE Hosts Job Fair In Robinson

Showcase Career Expo Connects Employers, Job Seekers

POSTED: 8:57 am EDT May 12, 2009
UPDATED: 5:29 pm EDT May 12, 2009

WTAE Channel 4 teamed up with Innovative and Recruiting Group for the Showcase Career Expo on Tuesday at the Mall at Robinson.

The event offered job seekers information about current openings as well as the chance to meet with professionals ready to help guide people to a new career.

"There are still plenty of jobs out there and some very good jobs," said Cindy Foight of Innovative Recruiting.

More information: Pittsburgh Job Board Web Site

In Pennsylvania, the unemployment rate is 7.8 percent, down slightly from the national rate, which is 8.9 percent.

"It is hard. I find it very frustrating to spend so much time online looking for a job. Sometimes it's easier to talk to people, but you don't really have that opportunity," said Debbie Murphy, who lost her job in November.

Allegheny County's unemployment rate in March was 6.6 percent. In Fayette County the rate was 8.7 percent. In the Pittsburgh region, the highest rate was in Armstrong County, where unemployment was at 9.3 percent.

As of May 1, the Web site ImagineMyNewJob.com had 22,000 jobs open in the Pittsburgh area.

"Don't give up hope. Really take a look at what skills you have and try to match that up with some of the opportunities that are out there," said Allegheny Conference Vice President Jim Futrell.


Related Links:
  • ImagineMyNewJob.com


  • Links We Like

    Choosing less space has to do with a desire to live simpler, whether you're retiring or just want a low-maintenance lifestyle. More

    Find out what a sputtering economy and an increasingly difficult to crack job market means to you. More

    Ever wonder which cars people are buying the most? Find out here as we count down America’s top 20 sellers. More

    Believing urban legends about sex could be hurting your sex life. Get the truth behind common sex myths. More

    Shop Your Insurance

    Save Up To 30% On Insurance
    Paying too much for insurance? Get quotes from multiple companies and choose the best plan for you.
    Start saving now!
    Insurance Type:


    Zip Code:


    Sponsored Links