labor shortage

Fall Career Expo connects NDSU students with employers

"It's a nice chance for us to talk to the students and get a feel for if they'd be a fit for our company and coming on board."

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) –As parts of the country experiences a labor shortage, employers are readily seeking candidates to join the workforce. NDSU Career and Advising Center is partnering with area businesses to connect them with qualified students at their Fall Career Expo. The career fair provides students from various majors, colleges and universities along with NDSU alumni to network and…

Will the end of federal unemployment benefits help local businesses find workers?

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Federal pandemic-related unemployment benefits are ending Monday. This comes as business owners across the Red River Valley continue to struggle with finding new workers. “I know every restaurant out there is hiring and we’re right alongside them, ” Great Plains Hospitality CEO Dan Hurder said. Hurder owns three restaurants and a catering business in both Minnesota…