Three volunteers in blue shirts stand behind a sign that reads Cherokee Career Expo. — Volunteers promote the Cherokee Career Expo, set for Oct. 14 in Canton.

Canton and Woodstock residents looking for work closer to home can meet local employers at the Cherokee Career Expo on Oct. 14. The posted lineup includes school support jobs, public safety positions, manufacturing work and healthcare openings.

The free expo runs from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Northside Hospital Cherokee Conference Center, 1130 Bluffs Parkway in Canton. Participating employers must have a Cherokee County location.

Who’s Hiring

Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services lists entry-level firefighter positions. Cherokee County Schools lists bus drivers, clerical staff, paraprofessionals, school nutrition staff, substitute teachers, school psychologists, speech-language pathologists and technology roles.

Woodstock’s municipal openings include an HR coordinator, stormwater inspection work, a community-development office manager, a downtown grounds technician and certified firefighters. Woodstock Police lists both certified and non-certified officer positions.

Manufacturing employers include Becker Robotic, with technician, production, engineering and sales roles; CBBE, with entry-level millwork and boxline associate positions; and Dumaplast, with production operator and maintenance/electrical openings. RBC AeroComponents lists a manufacturing engineer trainee position and shipping and assembly work.

Other openings include nursing and caregiving roles at Comfort Keepers of North Georgia, medical assistants and front-desk coordinators at Prestige Medical Group, and warehouse and repair positions at HV Diagnostics. The participating-employer list includes additional opportunities and links to employer websites.

The expo page does not list starting wages or vacancy counts. Applicants should check individual postings and ask employers about pay, schedules, qualifications and the exact worksite.

Prepare Early and Get a Head Start

Applicants can prepare at the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce’s Work Ready sessions on Wednesday, Oct. 7, offered at 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Participants receive a “Golden Ticket” allowing entry to the expo at 1:30 p.m., before general admission begins.

To request a preparation session, select “Yes” for the work-readiness event when completing the job-seeker registration form. Organizers will follow up with registration details. Free résumé assistance will also begin onsite at 1 p.m. on expo day.

Job-seeker registration remains open through the end of the expo, and attendees can register at the door. Employer registration closes Monday, Oct. 5, at 5 p.m.

Applicants should dress professionally, bring résumé copies and be ready to discuss their experience and availability. Dedicated space will be available for onsite interviews, although an interview or job offer is not guaranteed.