HUNTSVILLE – This year, more than half – 56% – of the workforce is likely to look for a new job within the next 12 months. according to the Bankrate job seekers survey. That is up from 51 percent in 2022.

More reason why the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber is collaborating with the Alabama Career Center, the Alabama Community College System, local nonprofits, and community agencies in the ReLaunch Job Fair next week.

The one-day event is designed to bridge the gap between the under-resourced job seeker and employers looking for career-minded individuals.

“Our mission is to assist our local companies in finding capable workers and to empower members of our community by improving their quality of life and financial stability,” said Vice President of Workforce Lyndsay Ferguson.

The fair is Tuesday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4-6 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Huntsville on Governors Drive. It is free to all job seekers and registration is not required.

There will be opportunities for people who are changing careers, unemployed, underemployed, have dropped out of high school, who are not achieving their full potential, or are in need of a second career chance.

Click here for the list of 30 companies that will attend.