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Unlock Your Career Potential: Join the Fair Chance Hiring Fair and Connect with Employers Eager to Hire, Regardless of Your Background or Experience!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                              

May 2, 2023                                         
 

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Carrine Anaeto                                                                                       
Desk: 850-617-4554

 

CareerSource Capital Region to Host

Fair Chance Hiring Fair May 9

Nearly a Dozen Local Employers Offering Positions

           

TALLAHASSEE, FL– CareerSource Capital Region invites career seekers to connect with employers looking to fill open positions at the upcoming hiring fair!

2023 Fair Chance Hiring Fair
Tuesday, May 9, 2023

9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
In-Person

Registration Strongly Recommended (bit.ly/2023FairChanceHiringFair)

 

CareerSource Capital Region - Leon Career Center

 

2601 Blair Stone Road

Building C, Suite 200

Tallahassee, FL 32301
 

Career Seeker Registration Link - bit.ly/2023FairChanceHiringFair


Download an Event Flyer Here -  bit.ly/FairChanceMay9

 

Employers* planning to attend include:

 

  • C.W. Roberts Contracting
  • Nextran USA
  • Popeye's
  • FSU
  • Dowdy Corporation
  • Cone Distributing
  • FL Dept of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicle
  • B-EZ Graphix
  • Hospitality Staffing Solutions
  • McDonald's

 

*Employers attending are subject to change.

 

Types of Jobs Available:

  • Delivery Driver
  • Heavy Equipment Operator
  • Diesel Mechanic
  • Administrative Assistant
  • Skilled Tradespeople & Helpers
  • Maintenance Worker
  • Fast Food Staff & Management
  • Janitorial
  • Web Design
  • Accountant

 

“Individuals interested in working with these organizations should attend the 2023 Fair Chance Hiring Fair as they have immediate openings for a wide variety of positions,” said Trish Yahn, Senior Director, CareerSource Capital Region. “The hiring fair is intended to help returning citizens find employment but is open to all career seekers.  And, if someone needs help creating a resume or interview practice, they should give us a call!”
 

For hiring fair preparation assistance, career seekers can attend one of the “How to Get Hired at the Hiring Fair” workshops listed on the CareerSource Capital Region website calendar page:

 

 

CareerSource Capital Region can help with Employ Florida registration, resumes, interview advice, professional attire, computer/printer access and much more. Simply call (850) 922-0023 for assistance.

 

Attendees should dress for interview, be registered in Employ Florida, and bring the following to the fair:

  • Copies of Resumes
  • List of References
  • Diplomas (If Applicable)

Follow CareerSource Capital Region on social media to learn about upcoming hiring events and career solutions available for career seekers:

 

Facebook: CareerSource Capital Region

LinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/company/careersourcecapitalregion

Twitter: @CareerSourceCR

Instagram: @careersourcecr

 

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About CareerSource Capital Region

CareerSource Capital Region connects employers with qualified, skilled talent and Floridians with employment and career development opportunities to achieve economic prosperity in Gadsden, Leon and Wakulla counties. Solutions for career seekers include one-on-one career advising, interviewing and resume-writing assistance, employment workshops, and labor market information. Solutions for employers include recruitment assistance, skills assessments for applicants, customized training, and information on tax incentives. Employers and career seekers are matched through the Employ Florida system. Most solutions are provided at no cost. This initiative was supported by the U.S. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Agriculture as part of awards totaling $6,036,884 with 0% financed from non-governmental sources.  Programs funded through CareerSource Capital Region are equal opportunity programs with auxiliary aids and services available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Persons using TTY/TTD equipment use Florida Relay Service 711. A proud partner of the American Job Center network.