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Job fair set for Jaffa
A job fair hosted by PA CareerLink Blair County, in association with Southern Alleghenies Workforce Development Board, Altoona Blair County Development Corp., Blair County Chamber of Commerce and Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center will be held April 26 at the Jaffa Shrine, 2200 Broad Ave.
Time is set aside for veterans from 9:30 to 10 a.m. The job fair is open to the general public from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
More than 80 area employers from all industries will be recruiting at this job fair.
To help job seekers prepare for the job fair, PA CareerLink Blair County will host two virtual and in-person "How to Succeed at a Job Fair" workshops: April 18 at 10:30 a.m. and April 24 at 2 p.m.
For more information, call 814-940-6201.
Sheetz recognized
Sheetz Inc. has been named one of this year's 100 Best Companies to Work For by Fortune and Great Places to Work. This list, now in its 26th year, recognizes companies that have exceptional workplace cultures. Sheetz, which is ranked 58th on this year's list, has been included on this list eight straight years and nine times in the last 10 years.
The recognition follows a recent announcement that Sheetz has been hosting hiring events across its six-state footprint this spring as the company aims to hire 2,000 employees companywide.
Sheetz was also recently named to Fortune's inaugural America's Most Innovative Companies list. The list honors companies transforming their industries from the inside out, specifically focusing on product innovation and processes.
1st Summit plans city branch
1st Summit Bank of Johnstown has submitted applications to the state Department of Banking and Securities and to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. to establish an office at 5812 Sixth Ave., Altoona.
1st Summit has 17 community offices in Blair, Cambria, Indiana, Somerset and Westmoreland counties including an office in Walmart, 2600 Plank Road. 1st Summit also has a loan production office in Hollidaysburg.
MILLERSVILLE
Lampire signs agreement
Millersville University and Lampire Biological Laboratories have signed an agreement for a Life Science incubator on Millersville's campus to give students hands-on industry experience in the laboratory and access to jobs and internships.
Lampire is a privately held international biotech life science company that produces biological reagents used in the diagnostic and pharmaceutical industries. In addition, the company is active in the community, supporting life science education programs and workforce development at both the local and state level.
Lampire has five locations in Pennsylvania including Bedford and Everett.