Hundreds of North Okanagan residents are on the hunt for a job.

The fourth annual Nexus job fair, which is is organized by NexusBC Community Resource Centre in partnership with , took place Tuesday, April 9 at the Vernon Lodge in the grand ballroom.

If you missed this event, or want to broaden your job search, you can check out the Black Press Extreme Education and Career Fair April 11 in Kelowna.

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