April 15, 2008. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Georgia Department of Labor schedules veterans' job fair in Elberton
ATLANTA State Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond said today that the Georgia Department of Labor's Elberton Career Center and Elberton/Broad River Area Employer Committee, along with the local National Guard Armory, will sponsor a job fair for veterans, personnel recently separated from active duty, and other job seekers in the area.
The job fair will be held Thursday, April 24, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the National Guard Armory, located at 1031 Calhoun Falls Highway in Elberton.
Commissioner Thurmond said, "This job fair is designed to bring employers and organizations in the Elberton 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 about 20 employers who 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: APAC Southeast, Employment Staffing, Fenner Dunlop, Pilgrim's Pride, Tri-State Staffing, and Woodmen of the World Insurance Company.
Employers who would like additional information about the veterans' job fair may contact the Elberton Career Center at (706) 213-2028.
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