Wichita, Kansas (KWCH) – The North Dakota-based sporting goods store will open its second store in Kansas this summer.in front of Launch of SCHEELS in Wichitathe company needs hundreds of workers.
This weekend, SCHEELS will host a Careers Expo in downtown Wichita. The company aims to fill 500 positions, including full-time and part-time at the Town East Square store. The store is scheduled to open on his July 1st. The Career Expo begins on Friday and will be held on Saturday, January 14, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Garvey Center’s Page Court Building at 220 West Douglas, Wichita.
Among the job seekers who attended the opening day of the job fair was educator Karima Williams. She said she’s learning about the hiring process not just as a potential side job, but as an opportunity for students.
“It gives you the chance to come to class and practice some of the interviewing skills we do in class and earn a little paycheck. So why?” she said.
The employee-owned general sports retail space in Wichita occupies approximately 230,000 square feet and features more than 75 specialty stores focused on outdoor, sports, fashion and customer service.
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