“We can build a more prosperous, brighter future for ourselves and our kids, but it's not going to happen by accident.  It's going to happen by those of us gathering here today to help people get the jobs that they need for their families; to help companies grow and expand; to come up with new products and services to reinvent our economy; and to give our people the education and skills they'll need to have a brighter future, not a lesser future.”

Senator Evan Bayh at the 2007 Indianapolis Job Fair

2008 Job Fair Schedule

Evansville

Tuesday, October 14th
10:00 am - 2:00 pm CST

C.K. Newsome Center
100 E. Walnut St.
Evansville, IN 47713

Terre Haute

Tuesday, October 14th
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm EST

Hulman Center
200 N. 8th Street
Terre Haute, IN 47807

South Bend

Wednesday, October 15th
9:00 am - 1:00 pm EST

Student Activities Center
Indiana University South Bend
1700 Mishawaka Avenue
South Bend, Indiana  46634

Hammond

Wednesday, October 15th
1:00 pm - 4:30 pm CST

Jean Shepherd Community Center
3031 JF Mahoney Drive
Hammond, IN 46323

Fort Wayne

Thursday, October 16th
9:00 am - 1:00 pm EST

Walb Student Union
Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne
2101 East Coliseum Boulevard
Fort Wayne, Indiana  46805

Indianapolis

Thursday, October 16th
9:00 am - 3:00 pm EST

Indiana State Fairgrounds
Pioneer Our Land Pavilion
1202 East 38th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46205

Marion

Friday, October 17th
9:00 am - 1:00 pm EST

Ivy Tech Community College
Conference Center
261 South Commerce Drive
Marion, Indiana  46953

Senator Bayh's Job Fairs, Job Training and Small Business Summits

Good jobs at good wages are vital to Hoosier families. To help keep Hoosiers in quality jobs, Senator Bayh annually holds a series of job fairs.  Last year, more than 5,000 jobs were made available to Hoosiers across Indiana.  For five years, these job fairs have provided a wealth of resources, all in one place, to give every Hoosier the best chance for success.

Small businesses are the real engines of economic growth in Indiana.  They comprise 97% of all Indiana businesses and employ more than 1.2 million Hoosiers. This is why Senator Bayh encourages cooperation among government, local business organizations and Hoosiers who want to start a small business.  Strengthening small businesses in Indiana means greater job opportunities for Hoosiers better economic prospects for the future.

As a member of the Senate Small Business Committee, Senator Bayh is committed to aiding and encouraging small business growth. At the summits, Hoosier entrepreneurs can speak to experts on starting companies, accessing capital, and exporting goods and services to help accelerate their businesses.

To build on the strength of Indiana's small businesses, area companies are invited to attend the jobs portion of the Job Fairs, Job Training and Small Business Summits.  Employers can directly recruit Hoosiers looking for work. All of the companies at the job fairs are actively seeking workers to fill job openings. Organizations that offer job training are also invited to the summits for Hoosiers who are looking for new ways to expand their job opportunities.

Many Thanks to the 2007 Job Fair Co-Sponsors:

The City of Indianapolis, Fort Wayne Women's Bureau, Greater Fort Wayne Chamber of Commerce, Indiana State University, Indiana University Kokomo, Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne, Indiana University South Bend, Indianapolis Private Industry Council, Inventrek Technology Park, Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana, Kokomo/Howard County Chamber of Commerce, Kokomo/Howard County Economic Development Corporation, North Central Indiana Small Business Development Center, Northeast Indiana Innovation Center, Office of Mayor Bart Peterson, SCORE, Small Business Development Center, St. Joseph County Chamber of Commerce, Tecumseh Area Partnership, WorkOne Northeast, WorkOne Kokomo, WorkOne, and the Northeast Indiana Small Business Development Center.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What does it cost to attend the Job Fair, Job Training and Small Business Summit?

A. Nothing.  The Job Fairs, Job Training and Small Business Summits are free and open to everyone.

Q. I'm a job seeker.  Do I need to register?

A. Job seekers do not need to register in advance to attend the summit.  All are welcome to attend and should not pre-register, but will be able to register on the day of the summit.

Q. I'm a business owner with jobs to offer at the summit. Do I need to register?

A.  Yes, local employers and job training organizations wishing to take part in the job fair portion of the summits do need to pre-register. Registration forms are available by contacting one of Senator Bayh's Indiana offices.