KENOSHA, Wis. — With Kenosha County’s unemployment rate climbing to 3.6% this spring—its highest level since mid-2022—local workforce agencies are stepping up efforts to connect residents with job opportunities and vital career resources.
On Friday, June 13, Equus Workforce Solutions, the Southeastern Wisconsin Workforce Development Board, and United Way of Kenosha County will co-host the third annual Job & Resource Success Fair at the Kenosha County Job Center. The event runs from 1 to 3 p.m. and is open to the public.
Organizers say the event is designed to address the growing needs of job seekers amid rising unemployment claims across the state. According to recent data from Stacker, more than 3,600 Kenosha County residents were unemployed as of April 2025—a marked increase from just four months prior.
The fair will offer attendees a variety of services and opportunities aimed at overcoming employment barriers. Free professional headshots will be available, along with direct access to employers currently hiring. Community organizations will also be on hand to provide support for transportation, childcare, and other wraparound needs.
“This isn’t just about finding a job—it’s about building a sustainable path forward,” said Robert “Bobby” Nash, Business Services and Community Engagement Supervisor at Equus. “We know that for many residents, it takes more than a resume to re-enter the workforce.”
The event reflects a broader regional push to address joblessness and economic instability through collaboration between government agencies, nonprofits, and private employers. Organizers hope the fair will draw hundreds of attendees, including those who may be underemployed or seeking to re-skill for career advancement.
The event will be held at the Kenosha County Job Center, 8600 Sheridan Road. Interviews will be available with Equus leaders, community partners, and program participants.
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At this point if you are unemployed it’s because you don’t want to work. PERIOD 💯
3.6% unemployment categorized here as “rising” unemployment.
I’m guessing the author was not born in the 70-80s time frame. 3.6% is a gift. Get it together son.
How does this make sense with the other article about subsidizing more housing here?