Brewton Area Job Fair Connects Employers with Job Seekers

The annual event was co-hosted by the Brewton Career Center and Coastal Alabama Community College.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 3:09pm

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A high-end, photorealistic studio still-life photograph featuring a stack of neatly organized resumes, a pen, and a name tag on a clean, monochromatic background, symbolizing the process of job seeking and hiring.A job fair in Brewton, Alabama connects local employers with qualified candidates, facilitating economic growth through strategic workforce development.Brewton Today

A job fair in Brewton, Alabama brought together around 30 employers and workforce resources to connect with local job seekers. The event was co-hosted by the Brewton Career Center and Coastal Alabama Community College, with the goal of helping people find jobs and businesses find qualified workers in the community.

Why it matters

Job fairs play a crucial role in connecting employers with potential employees, especially in smaller communities like Brewton. These events help address workforce needs and support economic development in the local area.

The details

The Brewton Area Job Fair featured up to 30 employers and workforce resources. Job seekers were encouraged to bring resumes, dress professionally, and be prepared to speak directly with hiring managers. One job seeker, William Helton, said he was impressed by the opportunity to learn more about companies like Weyerhaeuser and planned to apply for positions.

  • The job fair took place on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

The players

Brewton Career Center

A local workforce development organization that co-hosted the job fair.

Coastal Alabama Community College

The community college that co-hosted the job fair and provided the venue.

Jonathan McNair

The public information officer for the Alabama Department of Workforce, who spoke about the importance of the partnership between workforce agencies and community colleges.

William Helton

A job seeker who attended the fair and was impressed by the opportunity to learn more about potential employers.

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What they’re saying

“We are appreciative of this partnership with Coastal Alabama and all of our community colleges. That relationship between the people that are there to train folks to get ready to join the workforce, and we're here to make sure that they get into the workforce and that workforce is strong. So, we are thankful, we are appreciative, and we are excited about what's going on today.”

— Jonathan McNair, Public Information Officer, Alabama Department of Workforce

“One in particular was Weyerhaeuser, and they actually explained to me what was going on and how they worked out there. So, that's probably an application that I'm putting in as soon as I get home. So, it was pretty comfortable.”

— William Helton, Job Seeker

The takeaway

Job fairs like the Brewton Area Job Fair play a vital role in connecting local employers with qualified workers, supporting economic development and workforce needs in smaller communities. The partnership between workforce agencies and community colleges is crucial in facilitating these important connections.