Paychecks for Patriots Hiring Fair Set For November 8th
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 1, 2023
Contact: Carrine Anaeto
Desk: (850) 617-4554
Paychecks for Patriots
Hiring Fair Set For November 8th
25 Employers with Multiple Job Openings to Attend
GADSDEN, LEON, & WAKULLA COUNTY, FL–CareerSource Capital Region is proud to participate in the 11th annual Paychecks for Patriots – a hiring fair dedicated to Veterans, eligible dependents, active military, and the general public. The first hour of the fair is open exclusively for military veterans and the second hour the fair will open to both veterans as well as the general public.
Paychecks for Patriots Hiring Fair
November 8th, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon
- Registration Required
- 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. exclusive hour for veterans
- 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon open to the public
Tallahassee Community College
Workforce Development Building
444 Appleyard Dr.
Tallahassee, FL 32304
Career Seeker Registration Link – bit.ly/P4P-CSCR
Prep for Vets – November 2nd, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
· In-Person Event
· Registration Required and Seating is Limited:
· Lunch Served
· Door Prizes
Career Seeker Registration Link – bit.ly/Prep4Vets
Twenty-five employers who are extremely interested in hiring military veterans in the capital area and who have current job vacancies for various roles will be in attendance This event is offered at no cost to career seekers and gives the general public an opportunity for face-to-face interactions with employers. Save time applying to multiple vacancies online and meet the potential decision makers by attending this in-person hiring fair.
Employers planning to attend include: *
2-1-1 Big Bend
7G Environmental
Academy Sports + Outdoors
Agency For Healthcare Administration
Agency for Persons With Disabilities
Apalachee Center
Big Bend Hospice
Big Bend Transit
Cone Distrubting
Family Promise of the Big Bend
FL Dept of Business & Professional Regulation
FL Dept of Corrections
FL Dept of Management Services
FL Dept. of Children & Families
FL Dept. of Environmental Protection
FL Dept. of Revenue
G&S Fence and Deck
GT Technologies
Interim Healthcare of N.W, Florida, Inc.
League of Southeastern Credit Unions
Residential Elevators
St. Marks Powder
SynTech
Tallahassee Community College
Tri Eagle Sales
*Employers attending are subject to change.
The types of jobs available at this Hiring Fair may include but are not limited to:
- Customer Service Rep
- Maintenance & Repair Workers
- Help Desk Specialist
- Correctional Officer
- Administrative Assistant
- And many others.
“This year’s Paychecks for Patriots hiring fair is an exceptional chance for both veterans and the public to forge valuable connections with local employers, opening doors to career opportunities they might not have known existed”, said CareerSource Capital Region Local Veterans Employer Representative, Keith Gerena. “Networking plays a pivotal role in shaping one’s career journey. We understand the challenges that come with job hunting, but this hiring fair provides motivated career seekers with the chance to engage with employers and discover opportunities that align with their goals, and may lead to gainful employment.”
To register for this FREE event, career seekers should visit bit.ly/P4P-CSCR.
Further, the CareerSource Florida network is hosting multiple Paychecks for Patriots events during November across the state of Florida. State partners include the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, Florida National Guard, the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs, and the CareerSource Florida network. For information about other Paychecks for Patriots events happening across the state, visit https://floridajobs.org/paychecks-for-patriots.
CareerSource Capital Region’s Paychecks for Patriots hiring fair is exclusively sponsored by St. Mark’s Powder.
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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 $5,978,281 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.