April 25, 2008. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Georgia Department of Labor schedules career fair in Americus
ATLANTA State Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond said today that the Georgia Department of Labor's Americus Career Center and Area Employer Committee, along with South Georgia Technical College, will sponsor a career fair for employers and job seekers in the area.
The career fair will be held Thursday, May 1, from 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon in the John Pope Technology Center, located at 900 South Georgia Tech Parkway on the college's campus in Americus.
Commissioner Thurmond said, "This career fair is designed to bring Americus area employers and organizations together with students, veterans, and others who are seeking employment or career guidance. Job seekers will receive cutting edge information on job search, career planning, and other valuable services designed to help 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: Ambassador Personnel, Apollo Health Street, BarNETt Computers, Carabella Corp., Columbus Fire and EMS, Columbus Police Department, Cumulus Media, Glover Foods, Heart of Georgia/Southeast Railcar, Lowe's Home Improvement, Magnolia Manor, Middle Flint E-911 Center, The Staffing People, The Windsor Hotel, Tyson, and Wal-Mart.
Employers who would like additional information about the career fair may contact Employment Marketing Representative Camille Bielby at (229) 931-2520 or e-mail Camille.bielby@dol.state.ga.us
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