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Job Seekers Face Challenges Amid Government Shutdown: PACE Meeting Insights

10/24/2025

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The United Way of Greater St. Joseph hosted a PACE meeting on employment opportunities in technical and utility jobs, with the next session planned for November.
Vern Patterson, owner of Express Employment Professionals, emphasized punctuality and attire for job seekers.
Local organizations attended and highlighted government shutdown challenges in job searching, especially I-9 verification.
Patterson noted delays from tentative non-confirmations but said workers could continue until issues were resolved.

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The United Way of Greater St. Joseph hosted a PACE meeting on employment opportunities in technical and utility jobs, with the next session planned for November.
Vern Patterson, owner of Express Employment Professionals, emphasized punctuality and attire for job seekers.
Local organizations attended and highlighted government shutdown challenges in job searching, especially I-9 verification.
Patterson noted delays from tentative non-confirmations but said workers could continue until issues were resolved.