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Better Together Hosts Job Fairs Across Four Cities

9/19/2025

Summary

Story summary

Better Together, a nonprofit for families, will host job fairs in Jacksonville, Southwest Florida, Kansas City, and West Palm Beach in October 2025.
The events offer free job coaching and connect job seekers with local employers.
Jacksonville fairs are on Oct. 23 and 28, featuring Goodwill and Jacksonville Fire and Rescue.
Southwest Florida fairs occur on Oct. 15 and 21, with USPS and local staffing agencies.
Kansas City’s fair is on Oct. 14, featuring Chick-fil-A and local educational institutions.
This year, the Better Jobs program has helped over 45,600 applicants across 24 states.

History

Historical Context

The 2008 U.S. economic downturn resulted in over 8 million job losses, prompting organizations like Goodwill and the USPS to provide crucial employment resources. In 2025, Better Together's job fairs in cities such as Jacksonville and Kansas City helped over 45,600 applicants, underscoring the ongoing need for community-driven workforce development and economic recovery initiatives.

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Story summary

Better Together, a nonprofit for families, will host job fairs in Jacksonville, Southwest Florida, Kansas City, and West Palm Beach in October 2025.
The events offer free job coaching and connect job seekers with local employers.
Jacksonville fairs are on Oct. 23 and 28, featuring Goodwill and Jacksonville Fire and Rescue.
Southwest Florida fairs occur on Oct. 15 and 21, with USPS and local staffing agencies.
Kansas City’s fair is on Oct. 14, featuring Chick-fil-A and local educational institutions.
This year, the Better Jobs program has helped over 45,600 applicants across 24 states.

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