By Michele Moon, NEJS Public Relations Manager
Salem NH – November 30, 2009 – The New England Job Show (NEJS) had the opportunity to interview Governor John Lynch of New Hampshire at the NHES Networking Group meeting.
“For me it’s all about jobs. It’s all about doing everything we can in New Hampshire to help these [unemployed] people to connect with employers to get them back to work.” stated Governor John Lynch.
Governor Lynch continued by stating that New Hampshire’s unemployment rate of 6.8% is the lowest in New England. He said that NH businesses are looking to hire. The difficulty that businesses are facing is matching the individuals’ skills with the appropriate jobs.
To ease that challenge, NH Employment Security offers the NH Works Job Match System. NH Works Job Match System brings businesses and job seekers together online. This website allows business to post job openings and allows job seekers to post their resume and set up job alerts. Currently there are over one thousand (1,000) employers participating in this program.
In addition, NH Employment Security is supporting training opportunities for thousands of individuals, allowing job seekers to develop valuable new skills.
The Governor continued to say that he sees growth areas in healthcare, manufacturing technologies and green jobs. He also feels that the financial services market will rebound.
The New England Job Show’s interview with Governor John Lynch of New Hampshire was held just prior to his guest speaking engagement at NHES Networking Group. NHES Networking Group meets weekly on Monday mornings (9:00 am until noon) at SNHU, 25 Pelham Road in Salem NH
