PEORIA, Ariz. (October 10, 2011) – The “Meet Your Next Employer” regional job
fair on Wednesday, October 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. is expecting more than
2,500 job seekers. Being held at the Peoria Sports Complex, there will be over
60 businesses representing more than 3,400 open positions. This is a great
opportunity for job seekers to get in front of businesses that are hiring. And
there is still time for businesses that have current employment opportunities to
secure a FREE booth at the event. Admission for employment-seeking attendees is
FREE and don’t forget to bring your resumes.
Hosted by the City of Peoria’s Economic Development Services in partnership with
the City of Avondale, Glendale, Goodyear, Litchfield Park, Peoria, Phoenix,
Surprise, Tolleson and the Town of Buckeye the job fair is comprised of
employers from the Phoenix Metropolitan area that are looking for employees to
fill positions in their companies. There will be unique opportunities for job
seekers including one-on-one conversations with prospective employers, mini
workshops including “Interviewing Skills” by Maricopa Workforce Connections,
“Dress for Success on a Dime” presentation by Goodwill and “Resume Writing Tips”
by Glendale Community College.
The Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Small Business Association (SBA),
Greater Phoenix SCORE and the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) will also be on
hand to discuss how to take those first steps in opening up a small business.
Job seekers are asked to register at www.peoriaed.com/jobfair.asp to receive
more information on the companies attending and the types of opportunities
available.
EVENT DETAILS
When: Wednesday, October 12th, 2011
Time: 10:00AM- 4:00PM
Where: Peoria Sports Complex
16101 N. 83rd Ave. Peoria, AZ 85345 (east side of 83rd Ave. between Bell and
Thunderbird Roads)
Attendance: 2,500+
Attendee: Employers and prospective employees
Debbie Pearson, City of Peoria, 623-773-5210 or Debbie.Pearson@peoriaaz.gov
Landis Elliott, Event Manager, 623-308-0722 or landis@la-kreme.com
Karen Keith, Event Manager, 623-330-1083 or karen@la-kreme.com
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