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
Oct. 3, 2006. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tifton area career expo/job fair scheduled
ATLANTA State Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond said today that the Georgia Department of Labor's Tifton Career Center, along with other local organizations, will cosponsor its second annual career expo and job fair for employers and job seekers in the area. Other sponsors include the Tift Area Employer Committee and the Tifton-Tift County Chamber of Commerce.
The job fair will be held Thursday, Oct. 5, from 4-7 p.m. at the New Recreation Department, 401 North Victory Dr. in Tifton. The event will feature about 50 employers.
Commissioner Thurmond said, "This career expo and job fair is designed to bring area employers and organizations together with job seekers who are looking for career guidance and possible future employment. 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.
Representatives from area businesses will be on hand to display their businesses to the public and discuss possible employment opportunities with their companies. 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: # 1 SPA, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) Student Development, Arbonne International, Avon Products, BASF Sparks, Berrien County Hospital, Bundrick Enterprises, Checkers, City of Albany/Human Resources, City of Tifton, CVS Pharmacy, East Central Technical College, Easter Seals Southern Georgia, Equity Group Georgia Division LLC, Experience Works, Farmers Furniture, First Community Bank of Tifton, Georgia Department of Corrections, Georgia Power Company, Heatcraft, Highgrove Partners, Holiday Inn, Idleaire, J-M Manufacturing Company, Johnson Oil Company, Kelly Services, Labor Finders, Liberty National Life Insurance Company, Macon Police Department, Melaleuca, Middle Georgia College, Pleasant View Nursing Center, Quality Employment Service, Shady Acres, Southern Bodies, SOWEGA-AHEC, Target Distribution Center, Tender Care, Tift County E-911, Tift Regional Medical Center, Tift Area Workforce (Telamon), Tift Area YMCA, Tifton Police Department, Tifton-Tift County Fire Department, Turner's Furniture, U. S. Army, U.S. Navy, Universal Forest Products, and USDA-ARS. Job seekers or employers who would like additional information about the career expo and job fair should contact the Tifton Career Center at (229) 386-3322.
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