March 14, 2008. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
Georgia Department of Labor schedules veterans job fair in Loganville 
ATLANTA  State Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond said today that the Georgia Department of Labor and the American Legion will co-sponsor a job fair for veterans, personnel recently separated from active duty, and other job seekers in Gwinnett, Newton, Walton and surrounding counties. The job fair will be held Wednesday, March 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the American Legion Post Number 233, located at 4635 Atlanta Highway, which is U.S. Highway 78 in Loganville. 
Commissioner Thurmond said, "This job fair is designed to bring employers and organizations in the Loganville area together with veterans and other job seekers who are looking for employment or career guidance. Job seekers will receive cutting edge information on job search, career planning, and other valuable services to help them reach their full workplace potential." 
The event will feature more than 60 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: Aerotek Staffing-Iraq, AFLAC, AIG/American General, Allied Barton Security, Aramark Uniform Services, AT&T, Atlanta Airport Aviation Maintenance, Atlanta Electrical Contractors, Atlanta JournalConstitution, Averitt Express, Babies R US, Best Buy Service Center, Business Software Solutions, Charter Communications, Clear-Point Resources, Corporate Solutions Staffing, Eagle Rock Distributing, Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice, Georgia Department of Veteran Services, Georgia Aquarium, Goodwill of North Georgia, Gwinnett County Public SchoolsTransportation, Home Depot, IKON Office Solutions, Independent Electrical Contractors, Kraft Foods, Kroger, Lake Lanier Islands, Leggett & Platt, Lowe's Home Improvement, Manpower, McKesson Pharmaceutical, Meggitt Training/Fats Caswell, Millennium Security Services, National Corporation Staffing, Northrop Grumman-IT Support, Newton County Schools, Perimeter Staffing, Phillips State Prison, Piedmont Hospital, Pro-Drivers, Rockdale PDC, Sears Home Improvement, SunTrust Bank, UPS, U.S. Border Patrol, U. S. Secret Service, Wackenhut Security, Waffle House, WAMU-Washington Mutual Bank, Werner Enterprises, and several military and law enforcement agencies. 
Job seekers or employers who would like additional information about the job fair should contact the Georgia Department of Labor's Gwinnett Career Center at (770) 840-2200, the Covington Career Center at (770) 784-2455, or the Monroe Career Center at (770) 207-4111. 
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