RCC HOSTS JOB FAIR - Westfair Communications

Lauren DiGangi, owner of The Demo Queen, markets specialty products to Westchester/Hudson Valley grocers.

More than 80 businesses recruiting for a variety of positions were on hand at Rockland Community College on Tuesday, April 12. “The tight labor market is seeking a skilled workforce,” said Kevin Stump, vice president of Economic Mobility and Workforce Development. “I am happy to say that Rockland Community College is open for business, bringing employers on campus and doing what needs to be done to prepare tomorrow”™s workforce today.” Among the dozens of employers on hand was Lauren DiGangi, owner of The Demo Queen. “Finding qualified candidates has been a challenge,” said DiGangi, “even with hourly rates of $20 and up being offered by many of the companies taking part at the job fair.” Another obstacle to finding candidates is that many who worked from home during the many months of Covid closures want to avoid commuting and continue working remotely or see their work week shortened to four days. “Rockland”™s unemployment rate is currently at 3%,” noted County Executive Ed Day. “It is certainly a job seeker”™s market today.”