 Filling out applications on the Internet can take countless hours in the job hunting process, but a job fair can be a quicker alternative. Haiti Clotter shows us tonight how businesses come to you at La Porte's first go-local job fair. La Porte Public School turned its gym into a job hub with its go-local job fair. Darren Johansson stopped by hoping to land a job. He says it's better to meet face-to-face with someone versus applying online for a job. I can tell you more about the job. If you have any questions, they can get back to you right away. Several employers were there including hospitality services and retail. The job fair was free and open to the public. It not only gives people a sense of purpose, but it also keeps our smaller businesses thriving. We have La Porte Grocery that has thrived greatly through our students at work there and they get a lot out of it from him. It's a give-and-take respect both ways. To be successful, getting money, saving up for things. Johansson is a student at La Porte Public School and is eager to work so he can take care of his needs. Getting a new car. The local job fair lets local businesses meet with potential employees and anyone seeking employment can submit an application. For some employers, they have the chance to make a difference in their community by hiring someone local. We should all be good community supporters and know what our community is about. Jessica Malterud says she hopes the students at La Porte will learn about self-initiative and how if they want something, they have to go for it. In La Porte, Haiti Clutter, Lakeland News. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.