Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce issued the following announcement on Oct 9.
FLINT, Mich. – Oct. 9, 2019) Nearly 30 local businesses and organizations will participate in the Flint & Genesee Job & Resource Fair on Thursday, Oct. 17. The event – open to adults 18 and older – will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the JCPenney wing at Genesee Valley Center.
“This is a great opportunity to meet with employers seeking to fill a variety of full- and part-time positions,” said James Avery, director of Education & Training at the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce. “Job seekers will be able to learn about and apply for a wide range of openings. In some cases, they may even participate in on-the-spot interviews.”
Examples of job openings include registered nurses, school business drivers, CNC operators and hospitality staff. So far, confirmed employers include:
AdvisaCare
Covenant Glen of Frankenmuth
Dean Transportation
Express Employment Professionals
Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce
Francesca’s
Genesee Ceramic Tile
Genesee County Community Action Resource Department (GCCARD) Head Start
Helping Hand Nursing Service, Inc.
Huntington Bank
Knights Inn
McFarlan Villages
MerakeyMichigan State Police – Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division
NorthGate
Pinnacle Hospitality
PMC Staffing
Qualified Staffing
ResourceMFG
Signature Truck Systems, LLC
Speedway
The DM Burr Group
U.S. Coast Guard
Unified Staffing
U.S. Census Bureau
Walmart
Wolverine Human Services
According to Avery, job seekers can also apply for a variety of temporary and seasonal positions at the event. For example, the U.S. Census Bureau is currently hiring enumerators and office staff in preparation for the 2020 Census. Additionally, several Genesee Valley Center retailers will be accepting resumes for the upcoming holiday season. A list of these stores will be available at the event.
The event will also be attended by agencies and businesses providing a variety of free resources, including haircuts from Park Place Hair Studio, vaccinations from the Genesee County Health Department and resume help from the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce.
Additional community organizations will be on site to share information about their services, including:
Genesee County Prevention Coalition
Greater Flint Health Coalition
HAP (Health Alliance Plan)
Judson Center Child and Family Services
Sylvester Broome Empowerment Village
Attendees should dress professionally and bring several copies of their resumes. Event organizers recommend using the mall entrance through the Outdoor Village/JCPenney wing.
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