September 26, 2007 11:43 AM

Massachusetts Career Day, Thursday, 10/18
Posted by Douglas Eisenhartat 11:43 AM

This is worth knowing about: Massachusetts Career Day, coming up on Thursday, October 18.

This is an entire day of career activities at the 37 One-Stop Career Centers throughout the state - announced yesterday by Governor Patrick and produced by the Commonwealth Department of Workforce Development:

Patrick Administration officials will be visiting Careers Centers in every region to meet with job seekers and employers. Some employer representatives who will be on hand to meet with job seekers include Atlantic Semiconductor; Boston Medical Center; Partners, Inc.; EMC Corporation; Arbella Insurance; Northwestern Mutual; Sullivan & Cogliano; TD Banknorth; Jury’s Boston Hotel; Whole Foods; US Airways; Onset Computer Corporation; Atlas Box & Crating; South Shore Savings Bank and Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort.

The Career Day announcement comes after economic data that shows an increasing number of job vacancies in Massachusetts during the 4th quarter of 2006, up nearly 25 percent from same period one year ago. Additionally, more employers are looking for employees with an associate’s degree or higher. More than 39,000 jobs have been added over the last year.

“It is clear that there are more jobs available and more employers are in need of finding skilled workers,” said Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development Suzanne M. Bump.

“Career Day provides a gateway of opportunity for employers to find the qualified workers they need as they expand their work force in our growing economy,” she added.

So there it is, folks - these employers are looking for you! Here's one example of a local Boston event:

JobNet Career Center
210 South Street - 1st Floor, Boston, MA 02111
Job Fair Info: On-Site Employer Recruitments from 1 - 3 pm

Employers participating: Partners, Inc; Boston Medical Center; Bank of America; Action for Boston Community Development, Inc (ABCD)

The Monster.Com Mascot (the actual monster) will assist job seekers with job search activities in the JobNet Resource Room.

So clear your calendar, get ready, and on October 18 get out there! Here's all the info you need, right here.