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Fair Chance Job Fair Reaches Out to Those With Employment Difficulties

The idea is to get applicants in front of companies who are specifically expecting someone with their type of background.

June 5, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. – The North Dakota Job Service held a specialized event designed to help those who might have particular struggles in finding employment. It’s called the Fair Chance Job Fair, and it took place at the job service location in Fargo on 32nd Street. The fair was designed to assist people that may have possible barriers to employment, such…

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Swenson No Longer Employed by Moorhead Police Department

A media release says that his last date of employment was Friday, May 23, 2025.

May 23, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, MN – The Moorhead Police Department has issued a statement saying that former Captain Deric Swenson is no longer under their employment. Swenson was serving as acting Deputy Chief when he was placed on administrative leave on March 24, 2025. This was following a complaint the city received regarding Swenson. The department says that because his employment expired while…

TSA Hosts Hiring Event in West Fargo

The agency is looking for new officers to staff Hector International.

May 15, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Prospective TSA agents got a chance to fast-track through the hiring process at an event in West Fargo. The agency was recruiting for its Transportation Security Officer position at the Hilton DoubleTree on East Beaton Drive. Applicants filled out the formal application with guidance from officials, then took a proficiency exam and conducted an in-person…

Moorhead High Schoolers Flourish in Emergency Medical Training Program

The course offers the chance for students to simultaneously earn high school and college credit.

February 6, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, MN – Students at the Moorhead High School Career Academy have gotten to experience a bit of what it’s like to be an emergency medical responder – thanks to a collaboration with M State and Sanford Ambulance. This course isn’t just play-acting, though. Graduates earn both high school and college credit – due to that M State partnership. Plus,…

Spring Career Expo returns to Delta Hotels by Marriott

May 4, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Job Service North Dakota hosts another job fair for employers looking to fill positions. The Spring 2022 F-M Career Expo is being held at Delta Hotels by Marriott in Fargo. Job seekers across the region stopping by to tune up their interview skills with opportunities to network with potential employers. Many employers are looking for people…

North Dakota Looking For People To Fill Thousands Of Jobs

People with Job Service North Dakota say the best way to secure a job in the area comes down to making a good first impression

September 4, 2019

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FARGO N.D-Businesses here and across North Dakota are desperate to get people to fill nearly 14 thousand jobs that are open. One of the reasons for the shortfall comes from the stagnating population growth within the state. Employers are trying to compensate for that by offering higher wages to encourage people from out of state to apply for jobs. People…

2nd Chance Job Fair Coming To Fargo, Grand Forks & Bismarck June 6

Governor Doug Burgum says there are around 30,000 jobs available in the state

May 23, 2019

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — Job Service North Dakota is hosting its annual 2nd Chance Job Fair in Fargo, Grand Forks and Bismarck on June 6. It’s an opportunity to bring jobseekers who may have barriers to employment into direct contact with employers that are aware of their status. Governor Doug Burgum says there are around 30,000 jobs available in the state. He…

NDSU’s Part Time and Summer Jobs Fair Helps Students Find Employment

Students met with over 60 potential employers to discuss and even interview for jobs while at the fair

February 26, 2019

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. –NDSU is helping students connect with employers with their annual part time and summer jobs fair. Students met with over 60 potential employers to discuss and even interview for jobs. Connecting employers with students gives them the opportunity to explore different jobs and career paths all in one location. “So besides of course actually getting a job, I…

As Shutdown Lingers On, Government Employees Look for Temporary Jobs

Substitute teaching and paraprofessional work are among those jobs in demand

January 22, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — With some government employees going more than thirty days without a paycheck, job placement services have had a larger pool of candidates to fill temporary jobs. “We’re seeing a lot of needs right now in customer service positions, accountants, a lot of need for construction out there, so we’re placing a lot of jobs like that right now….

Watch Out: A Reshipping Scam is Happening in the Metro

These websites are not only involving people in illegal activity but they are giving them false hope of employment

November 27, 2017

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FARGO, ND — A recent reshipping scam has also come up in the metro that has put certain websites under suspicion. Individuals seeking a legitimate employment opportunity are getting wrapped up in a supply chain involving stolen merchandise, or merchandise paid for with stolen credit card information. These websites are not only involving people in illegal activity but they are…