News release, June 2, 2008A

Georgia

Department of Labor

NEWS RELEASE

SUITE 642



(404) 232-3685

148 INTERNATIONAL BOULEVARD, N.E.



ATLANTA, GA 30303-1751



FAX (404) 657-9996 Communications@dol.state.ga.us

Michael Thurmond
Commissioner

Sam Hall
Director of Communications

June 2, 2008. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Georgia Department of Labor schedules veterans job fair in Athens

ATLANTA State Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond said today that Georgia Department of Labor Career Centers in Athens and Elberton, along with the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), will jointly-sponsor a job fair in Athens for employers, veterans, personnel recently separated from active duty, and other job seekers in the area.

The event will be held Wednesday, June 11, from 9 a.m. until 12 noon at the VFW Post 2872, located at 835 Sunset Dr. in Athens.

Commissioner Thurmond said, "This job fair is designed to bring employers and organizations in the Athens 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 30 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: Advantage Behavioral Health Systems, American Services, Athens First Bank and Trust, Cherokee County Sheriff's Office, Cobb County Police Department, Fenner Dunlop, FlexStaff Services, Georgia Army National Guard, Golden Pantry, Goodwill Industries, Gwinnett Police Department, Haband, Jackson EMC, Manpower, MAU, Motel Enterprises, Oconee State Bank, Pilgrims' Pride, Primerica Financial Services, Productiv, Randstad, Southern Broadcasting, U.S. Army, Willstaff World Wide, as well as the Athens-Clarke County Police Department, Sheriff's Office, and other governmental agencies.

Job seekers or employers who would like additional information about the job fair should contact the Athens Career Center at (706) 583-2550 or the Elberton Career Center at (706) 213-2028.

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