Georgia

Department of Labor

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(404) 232-3685

148 INTERNATIONAL BOULEVARD, N.E.



ATLANTA, GA 30303-1751



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Communications@dol.state.ga.us

Michael Thurmond
Commissioner

Sam Hall
Director of Communications

Jan. 31, 2008. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Clear Channel Radio Job Fair/Career Expo scheduled in Columbus

ATLANTA The Georgia Department of Labor's Columbus Career Center will assist Clear Channel Radio with its fifth annual job fair/career expo for employers and job seekers in the area.

"This job fair/career expo is designed to support local, regional, and national companies by putting employers in contact with prospective employees," said State Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond. "Job seekers will receive cutting edge information on job search, educational and career planning, and other valuable services designed to help them reach their full workplace potential."

The job fair/career expo will be held Thursday, Feb. 7, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the South Hall of the Columbus Trade Center, 801 Front Ave. The event will feature about 80 employers, along with colleges and universities. More than 2,000 people are expected to attend.

The labor department will provide Internet access at the job fair/career expo for those who would like to apply for one of 2,500 jobs at the Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia plant under construction at West Point, and will have staff available to assist applicants in completing the online application. Kia representatives will be present to provide information about career opportunities with the company.

Other employers and organizations expected to participate include: Aaron's Sales and Lease, Accounting Principles, AFLAC Headquarters, AFLAC Sales, AIG American General, Albany Police Department, American Home Shield, American Truck Driving Academy, Army and Air Force Exchange Service, Atlanta Police Department, Auburn Police Department, Avon, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Callaway Gardens, CareerPro 360, Cessna Aircraft Co., Chattahoochee Valley Community College (CVCC), CVCC-GED, City of Albany, Clear Channel Radio, Cobb County Police Department, Cobb County Sheriff's Department, Columbus Police Department, Columbus Regional Healthcare, Columbus Specialty Hospital, Columbus State University, Columbus Technical College, DeKalb County Police Department, DeVry University, Equity GP, First Command Financial, Flournoy Construction Company, Freedom Home Care, Georgia Army National Guard, Georgia Department of Labor, Georgia Department of Revenue, Georgia Military College, Geosyntec Consultants, Goodwill Industries, Global Diagnostic Service, Global Personnel Service, Gwinnett County Police Department, Harris County School District, Hughston Clinic, Kroger Company, Kysor Warren, Lear Siegler, Manpower, Militaryhire.com, Mobile County Personnel Board, Muscogee County School District, Muscogee Manor, Omega Training Group, Pratt and Whitney, Primerica, Rescare Homecare, Road America, Roosevelt

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Warm Springs Institute for Rehabilitation, Safe System, Silpada Designs, Southeastern Beauty and Barber School, Spherion, Staffing Connections, Staffing Solutions, Strayer University, Synovus, TIC Federal Credit Union, Troops To Teachers, Troy University, Truck Driving Institute, TSYS, United Parcel Service (UPS), University of Phoenix, U. S. Army, Valley Hospitality, Waffle House, Westaff, West Central Georgia Regional Hospital, and Woodmen of the World.
Other employers who would like to register for the job fair, or job seekers wanting additional information, may contact the Columbus Career Center at (706) 649-7423.
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