News release, Apr. 3, 2008

April 3, 2008. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Georgia Department of Labor schedules job fair in Athens
ATLANTA State Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond said today that the Georgia Department of Labor's Athens Career Center and Athens Employer Committee, along with the Athens Banner Herald, will sponsor a job fair for employers and job seekers in the area.
The job fair will be held Thursday, April 10, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Classic Center, 300 North Thomas St. in Athens.
Commissioner Thurmond said, "This job fair is designed to bring employers and organizations in the Athens area together with 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 job fair is expected to feature about 25 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.
Employers expected to participate in the event include: Athens-Clarke County Police Department and other government, Athens First Bank and Trust, Athens Regional Medical Center, Blanchard Personnel Services, Clarke County Sheriff's Office, Etcon Staffing Services, Express Personnel, Flexstaff Services, Golden Pantry, Haband, High Performance Systems, MAU, Inc., Motel Enterprises, Oconee State Bank, Primerica Financial Services, Randstad, Reynolds Plantation, Southern Broadcasting, St. Mary's Health Care System, TRC Staffing Services, and Wagner Service Solutions.
Job seekers or employers who would like additional information about the job fair may contact the Athens Career Center at (706) 583-2550.
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