EMPORIA (KSNT) - University students are back in Emporia as classes are back in session.
The influx of college students means big business for local stores and organizations. Some of those businesses depend on student workers to fill their job openings.
We spoke with Jess Buchholz with Emporia Main Street about how they are trying to bridge the gap between those open jobs and students.
"We've created a community jobs board," Buchholz said. "And so on our website, our local businesses and organizations can post openings that they have, and then we promote that website out to the student body."
Emporia Main Street also hosts events and activities downtown to encourage students to get involved in the community.
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