News release, Mar. 2, 2007A

Georgia

Department of Labor

NEWS RELEASE

SUITE 642



(404) 232-3685

148 INTERNATIONAL BOULEVARD, N.E.



ATLANTA, GA 30303-1751



FAX (404) 657-9996 Communications@dol.state.ga.us

Michael Thurmond
Commissioner

Sam Hall
Director of Communications

March 2, 2007. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Labor department schedules Thomson area career expo

ATLANTA State Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond said today that the Georgia Department of Labor's Thomson Career Center and the East Central Georgia Employer Committee will co-sponsor a career expo for employers and job seekers in the area. The event will be held Wednesday, March 14, at The Depot, located at 111 Railroad St. in Thomson.
Commissioner Thurmond said, "This career expo is designed to bring Thomson area employers and organizations together with students, veterans, and others who are seeking employment or career guidance. Job seekers will receive cutting edge information on job search, career planning, and other valuable services designed to help them reach their full workplace potential."
The event will feature about 30 employers that will be hiring to fill current job openings. In addition, other employers will be discussing possible future employment opportunities with the job seekers, while other organizations will be providing educational and other resources. Applicants should bring plenty of resumes and be prepared to fill out company applications and interview for available job openings.
Among the employers expected to participate in the event include: Aero Tec/Pelzer, AT&T/BellSouth, City of Thomson, Comcast, Columbia County Sheriff's Office, Georgia Department of Corrections, Image Staffing, Manpower, MAU, McDuffie County Board of Commissioners, Milsco, Reeves Construction Company, Shaw Industries, Thomson Chrysler, Thomson Plastics, Two State Construction, TRW/Warrenton, U. S. Army and U. S. Marine Corps.
Job seekers or employers who would like additional information about the career expo should contact the Thomson Career Center at (706) 595-3665.
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