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WORKFORCE plus REVEALS LIST OF EMPLOYERS PARTICIPATING IN 2014 JOB FAIR AND EXPO

Employer list gives opportunity for job seekers to better prepare for the job fair and expo next week.

TALLAHASSEE, FL – WORKFORCE plus today revealed the list of more than 75 employers participating in next week’s job fair and expo on their Facebook event, where attendees have been encouraged to RSVP (https://www.facebook.com/events/1402275826685178/?ref=22).  

The 2014 Job Fair and Expo will be held at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2014 from 10a.m. to 2p.m., which is offered at no cost to job seekers and employers.

More than 75 businesses at the job fair are hiring candidates for full-time, part-time and temporary positions in the Capital Region. Various industries represented include healthcare, government, manufacturing, retail, financial services and law enforcement.

Job seekers are encouraged to bring several copies of their resume, to dress professionally, and to register a profile in the Employ Florida Marketplace before arriving to avoid long lines. To prepare for the job fair, WORKFORCE plus is hosting several workshops including basic resume writing, interviewing techniques, dress for success, cover letter basics, network building and more.

Sponsors for the 2014 Job Fair and Expo include Dynamic Workforce Solutions, The Economic Development Council of Tallahassee/Leon County, Inc., the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce County and Keiser University.

For more information about WORKFORCE plus and the multitude of programs offered, go to www.wfplus.org or call 1-866-WFP-JOB1. Programs funded through WORKFORCE plus 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.

To request an interview from WORKFORCE plus CEO Jim McShane or Director of Client Services Kara Palmer, please contact Nicole Garcia, communications associate, at (850) 617-4611 or [email protected].

List of Employers:

Active Minerals International
Addison Transport
Adecco
Advance Auto Parts
Advanced Loan Systems, LLC
Advanced Systems Design, Inc.
Aerotek
All Care Services
Allstate
Allstate Insurance Company
American General Life & Accident
Anchor Incorporated Child Development Center
Aron Security, Inc. dba Arrow Security
Automated Health Systems
AVON PRODUCTS
Bean Team Staffing
Big Bend Hospice
Brewer Amusement Company LLC
C & C Financial Solutions
Capital Area Community Action Agency, Inc
Capital City Bank *
Capital Insurance Agency, Inc.
Cardinal Staffing Services
Centre Point Health & Rehab
City of Tallahassee Fire Department
Clear Channel Media & Entertainment
Comcast
Cross Creek Medical PA
Crossroad Academy Charter School
CSG
DCD Properties LLC
Department of Economic Opportunity, Reemployment Assistance Prog.
Department of Financial Services
DS Connections Inc.
Early Learning Coal ion
Economic Development Council of Tallahassee/Leon County, Inc.
Experience Works
Family Endeavors
Florida A&M University
Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services
Florida Department of Corrections (Gadsden)
Florida Department of Corrections (Taylor)
Florida Department of Corrections (Wakulla & Jefferson)
Florida Department of Juvenile Justice
Florida Highway Patrol
Florida State Hospital
Florida State University - Human Resources
Floyd & Associates Investigative Solutions LLC
Four Star Freightliner Inc.
Gadsden Correctional Facility
Genesys Medical Equipment
Glenda Conley State Farm Insurance
Go to B.A.T. Consulting
Gwen Andrews Home of Success Agency
Helping Hands of North Florida, Inc.
Home Depot
Home Instead Senior Care
IHOP
ITT Technical Institute *
Kaye Scholer
Keiser University *
Kelly Services
Keystone Design LLC
Leon County Government
LifeShare Management Group, Inc.
Lively Technical Center
Lowes - Marianna
Massey Services
Metz Culinary Management
Miracle Hill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
New Age Media - WTLH/WTLF/ETLH
New Hire Solutions
North Florida Medical Centers, Inc.
Palmetto Security Services
Pep Boys
Quality Services of Tallahassee
REJUVINAIR Inc.
Remedy Staffing
Rent A Center
Roadmaster Driving School
Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.
St. Marks Powder *
Sunshine Car Care, LLC
Tallahassee Community College *
Tallahassee Police Department
Tallahassee Primary Care Associates
Talquin Electric Cooperative
Tiny Steps Learning Center
Transamerica Agency Network
Troops to Teachers
Troops to Teachers FL Caribbean Region
TRS, Inc.
Turner Fine Furniture
US Army
Vector Security
Waddell and Reed
WalMart
Werner Enterprises
Whataburger Restaurants
Williams Communications
Wingstop
Wireless Advantage
Workforce Plus
WTWC - NBC 40
WTXL - ABC 27
Xerox Services