New Jobs on the Block
This unique job fair and hiring event aims to engage downtown businesses and larger employers.
Date and time
Location
400 Block
401 N. 3rd St Wausau, WI 54403Refund Policy
About this event
- Event lasts 4 hours
Purpose: The event seeks to attract the public as well as any job seekers. We’re hoping that by participating, businesses can increase their visibility and connect with potential job seekers. We welcome any area businesses that are hoping to hire full-time, part-time, or seasonal employees.
Employer Engagement: To ensure a vibrant and engaging environment, we have reserved the 400 block for the event. We encourage businesses to participate by reserving a table for a $50 registration fee, which will cover marketing and rental costs. Downtown businesses are encouraged to share their current and future hiring needs, so that we can include that in marketing materials and day of event signage. Any business that is hiring is welcome to reserve a spot on the square.
Marketing and Outreach: We plan to leverage the Job Center of Wisconsin’s resources, the Wausau Chamber’s marketing resources, including email blasts and a joint-hosted Facebook event, to promote “New Jobs on the Block.” Registration fees will also help us offset the costs of a marketing campaign through local radio and social media.
Engaging the Public: Wausau area businesses and downtown area businesses can engage the public and job seekers by offering interactive activities, giveaways, and on-the-spot interviews. DWD will also have their mobile careers lab on hand. This will not only attract more attendees but also create a dynamic and engaging atmosphere.
What you should bring: Employers participating on the square should bring chairs (table provided), canopy (no staking allowed—weights only), company marketing literature, and staff to speak with job seekers.
Refreshments: Snacks and water will be provided for employers. There is a plan for a food truck to be onsite with food available for purchase. We will be working with downtown area restaurants to plan day of event specials.
Event Planners: Event is being put together by the North Central Wisconsin Workforce Development Board along with our workforce partner agencies at Wisconsin DWD, Forward Service Corporation, CW Solutions, and the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce.
Frequently asked questions
Set up: 8:30am-11:00am. No power will be available. One 8 foot table will be provided per registration, employers are responsible for their own chairs and tent/canopy.
Due to the nature of the event, we are planning to go ahead "rain or shine" . There is no alternate date. Please consider setting up a canopy for your spot. 10x10 is the max allowable canopy per registered booth. There is NO staking allowed per park regulations.
No. Only one registration is required per employer. You are welcome to bring as many coworkers as you'd like.
Yes. We will have onsite facilities on the SE corner of the block.
Yes. This is a free event open to the public.
We will have two food trucks onsite and there are more than a few restaurants around the square to purchase food. We will be providing lite snacks and water to all registered employers.