Missouri wants to help workers “Return Strong” from the setbacks of the Covid-19 pandemic.

The state is hosting a pair of virtual job fairs to give workers a chance to meet employers, seek jobs and explore training opportunities.

Learn more and register at Jobs.Mo.Gov to join on one or both dates:

• Wednesday, July 22 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• Wednesday, Aug. 5 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The job fairs will provide opportunities to find job listings by industry, view participating employers, and join their “chat room” to hear more about their company and available job openings.

The Jobs.Mo.Gov team will host presentations about resume writing and interview tips each hour during the job fairs.

Here are some tips to prepare for the virtual job fairs:

• Have your resume updated and ready to send out.

• Turn your video on when interacting with employers.

• Dress nicely to make a great first impression.

• Keep your phone muted except when asking a question.

• Be in a quiet place with minimal background noise.

The “Return Strong” campaign was launched as part of MIssouri’s "Show Me Strong" recovery plan by the Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development. The initiative is assisting the state’s economic recovery efforts from COVID-19 by helping Missourians skill up and get back to work, and by safely and responsibly reopening Missouri's public workforce system.