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The latest matchmaking appÌýwon't get Delta College students a date forÌýtonight.

But it might get them a job forÌýtomorrow.

Delta and theÌýrecently entered into an agreement withÌýÌýan app that allows students and alumni toÌýupload theirÌýstudy areas and skill sets into a database and be "matched" with job opportunities from relevant employers.

Similarly,Ìýemployers can sign up, post their jobs and be paired with students who will satisfy their workforce needs.

The end result, Delta officials hope, is aÌýplatform that will more efficiently allow students and employers to find each other.

It's free. The college is looking for more students and more employers who would like to participate. You canÌý

"There's never been a database like this before. This fills a huge gap," said MichelleÌýCastanon, program manager at Delta's Workforce Development Center.

ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ 55 employers have already signed on, offering jobs across a range of disciplines from health science to agriculture, building trades and arts and communication. There are internships, part-time jobs and full-time jobs. Some are best forÌýgraduates, butÌýmany areÌýideal for students whoÌýhave not yet finished.

"Students will get work-based learning that is relevant to what they're learning in the classroom,"ÌýCastanonÌýsaid. "And when they graduate, that's going to make them more of a competitive candidate."

Among other features:

• Students can scan their "matches" by simply swiping left or right on their phones.

• Students and employers can direct message each other.

• In addition to jobs posted directly by employers, the app also filters jobs from other career search engines.

• It also posts information about Delta College events like job fairsÌýor financial literacy workshops.

To sign up, get the JobSpeaker app from the app store. Or visitÌý

Employers are invited to a session to learn more about the app. The session is scheduled for 10 a.m to 11 a.m. Aug. 22 atÌýtheÌýScience and Math Building (SCMA) 355. To reserve a spot, email cmurray@deltacollege.edu. For questions, email mcastanon@deltacollege.edu.

Delta faculty, who areÌýan important liaison between students and employers, are also invited to learn more at a Flex Day seminar at 1:30 p.m. Aug. 22 in Science and Math Building (SCMA)Ìý355.

Note:ÌýJobSpeaker bookends nicely with the separate Here to Career app, also available from the app store. That app helps students narrow down their career interest by giving them salary information and other insight. More detailsÌý