The Louisville Metro Authority partnered with City Council members Donna Purvis and Philip Baker to host a job fair to fill needed positions in a number of departments. “We came up with the idea that we needed employees to serve our constituents,” Purvis said. . “Work with human resources to hold a job fair.”Ernestine Booth Henry, director of human resources for Metro Government, told Norton's HealthCare Sports and Learning Center that it would be a good idea to hold a job fair. , said it is beneficial for agencies and job seekers alike. By going to work for the city of Louisville, you're not only helping yourself, you're also helping your community,” Booth Henry said. “There are so many great opportunities we have to offer. We have amazing benefits.” Metro government employees have access to no-cost health plans, but that's not all (and Giving back to the local community) Draw. Possibility of career advancement. “I have a variety of certifications,” said John Shields, Metroparks human resources specialist. “I don’t have a background in HR, but since joining here a lot of doors have opened up. They helped me get certifications that will allow me to further my career at Parkes and elsewhere.” More than 25 agencies are represented on Monday, with the goal of filling more than 125 vacancies.
Louisville Metro Government partnered with City Council members Donna Purvis and Philip Baker to host a job fair to fill needed positions across numerous departments.
“We came to the idea that we needed employees to serve our constituents,” Purvis said. “Let's work with HR to hold a job fair.”
Ernestine Booth Henry, Metro Government's director of human resources, said holding the fair at the Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center is a win-win for both agencies and job seekers.
“You're not only helping yourself by coming to work for the city of Louisville, you're also helping your community,” Booth Henry said. “There are a lot of great opportunities that we can offer. We have great benefits.”
Metropolitan government employees have access to affordable health plans, but the appeal goes beyond that (and giving back to their local communities). Possibility of career advancement.
“I'm certified in a lot of things,” said John Shields, Metroparks human resources specialist. “I don’t have a background in HR, but a lot of doors have opened up for me since I started here, perhaps helping me get a certification that will allow me to further my career at Parks or elsewhere.” I am.”
Metro officials said more than 25 agencies will be represented on Monday, with the goal of filling more than 125 job openings.
