 There is only one employee for every four job openings in the current job market according to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development. To help fill some of those much needed positions, the Brainerd Community Job Fair took place today at Central Lakes College. Sarah Winkleman was on campus for the event and has more. It's going good. I've got a few cards, gave out a few resumes. It was a day full of success for not only job seekers, but also for many local employers. We've had some people who are interested and, you know, it's been great talking to them and hopefully we can move forward and hire a couple. For local resorts like Madden's, the fair comes at a perfect time as they will open for the season in the coming weeks. It includes things like recreation, marina, housekeeping, kitchen, dining room, golf course, you name it, we have it open. With over 50 local employers, job seekers were able to get a glimpse at a variety of careers. Healthcare, long-term care, banking, business, retail, resorts, manufacturing, you name it, we have employers here. There's so many good jobs out here, I was very surprised, pleasantly surprised. Who are ready to talk about positions currently available. I've been searching for a job since late January and, you know, what you see advertised isn't always what people have. In a time of online applications, the job fair is a far more personal experience. That face-to-face talking to a person from that company gives you that feeling that, yeah, this is someplace I'd like to work and it gives the employer the idea of, yeah, that's someone I'd like to have working for me. It's really neat to have everybody here together to be able to share your experiences and see what's available. Four community members to explore jobs that are in high demand in the region. For me, just drop my son off at daycare and I show up to the CLC and I get to see all these people who have jobs available. Good jobs, too. And in a time of need for employers, the job fair was full of eager community members ready to get the job done. Reporting in Brainerd, Sarah Winkleman, Lakeland News. The rural Minnesota Concentrated Employment Program plans to hold the annual spring event again next year.