News release, Aug. 30, 2006

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

Aug. 30, 2006 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Fayetteville area job fair scheduled

ATLANTA State Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond said today that the Georgia Department of Labor's Clayton Career Center and the Fayette County Chamber of Commerce will co-sponsor a job fair for employers and job seekers in the area.

The job fair will be held Monday, Sept. 11, from 3-7 p.m. at the New Hope Baptist Church, 551 New Hope Road in Fayetteville. The event, which will feature about 60 employers, will include job search workshops and assistance from certified resume advisors.
Commissioner Thurmond said, "This job fair will bring employers and organizations together with job seekers who are seeking 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: Abacus Corporation, Aberdeen Woods, Adecco, AFLAC, AirTran Airways, Allan Vigil Ford-Fayetteville, All Safe Inc., American General Life and Accident, American Intercontinental University, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Atlantic SE Airlines, Best Buy, Brenau University, Career Builder.Com, Cherokee County Sheriff's Office, Chick-fil-A, Christian City, Cobb County Police Department, Comcast Cable Communications, Delta Community Credit Union, Detect and Protect, Ethan Allen, Fayette County Fire and Emergency Services, FedEx Ground, First Investors Corporation, Five Guys Famous Burgers and Fries, Forsyth County Sheriff's Office, Furniture Medic of Metro Atlanta, Gallopade International, Georgia Crown Distributing Company, Hammond Services, Heritage Bank, Kabobs, Lanier Parking, Mary Kay Cosmetics, National Financial Services Group, Open Door Mortgage, Patti Ayers and Associates, Prime Financial Services, Primerica Financial Services, Randstad, Sears Holding Corporation-Kmart, ServiceMaster Commercial Services, Southern Federal Credit Union, Stafflink Services, This Is It!, United Parcel Service (UPS) Supply Chain Solutions, University of Georgia-Griffin Campus, Whitewater Creek Country Club, and World Air Ways. Job seekers or employers who would like additional information about the job fair should contact Lee Hunter of the Clayton Career Center at (678) 479-1522.

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