Job Fair for Local Businesses and Job Seekers Tomorrow

Flagler County Department of Economic Opportunity Partners with CareerSource Flagler/Volusia to Hold Multi-Disciplined Job Fair on June 5th

Palm Coast, FL – June 4, 2014 – GoToby.com wants to get the word out to its readers about tomorrow's Job Fair offered by the Flagler County Dept. of Economic Opportunity in partnership with CareerSource Flagler/Volusia.

Whether hoping to find a fresh start, a better job, or a new career direction, job seekers will find a wealth of exciting opportunities at the Flagler County free job fair. A variety of public and private sector employers will be accepting resumes for immediate and future openings in a wide range of disciplines.

Flagler County Department of Economic Opportunity,in partnership with CareerSource Flagler Volusia,is hosting thejob fair, 3p.m.to 7p.m.on Thursday, June 5, at the Flagler Emergency Services Operations Center, 1769 E. Moody Blvd. (behind the Government Services Building), in Bunnell."

In an effort to support the local businesses, booths are being offered to them free of charge; however, we are limited to a total of thirty business booths," Flagler County Department of Economic Opportunity Executive Director, Helga van Eckert said. "The job fair is one of our efforts to build a stronger, more resilient local economy. This job fair will connect Flagler County’s talented workers with employers who are hiring."

The partial list of companies that are participating includes: Aveo Engineering, CoastalCloud, Flagler Schools, Florida Hospital Flagler, Flagler County Sheriff’s Office, Gioia SailsSouth, Hammock Beach Resort, Holly Group, Office Divvy, Sea Ray Boats, Spherion Staffing, and TBD Partners.

“Job Fairs are the ultimate in labor exchange –business seeking talent getting to meet our job seekers. This job fair will provide a tremendous opportunity to over 1,200 Flagler residents seeking employment,” stated Robin King, President and CEO CareerSource Flagler Volusia.

Business wishing to securea free booth at the job fair should contact Winnie Costello, (386) 586-5171.

Job seekers interested in more information or preregistering, please contact CareerSource Flagler Volusia at (386) 313-5601.

As the county's business recruitment and expansion entity, the Flagler County Department of Economic Opportunity provides the leadership to strengthen and diversify the local economy.Its charge is to seek out opportunities that build a strong economic platform, thus empowering local businesses, creating jobs and securing capital investment in the community.

CareerSource Flagler-Volusia provides free services, resources, and tools to assist both job seekers and employers with the entire job search process, hiring and employment needs. Services are available online and onsite that can assist job seekers, including an automated job match system, internet access, local papers, employment counseling, career assessments, and workshops on techniques to secure employment.