State Labor Commissioner James J. McGowan today announced the Labor Department, in cooperation with Washington County Social Services, will sponsor the Washington County Spring Job Fair on April 20. More than 25 employers with hundreds of immediate openings are expected to attend the event to conduct interviews and meet with job seekers. The event will take place on Thursday, April 20, from 1 to 5 p.m., at the Washington County Municipal Center, Building B, in Fort Edward.
Admission is free to the public.
Job fairs provide a wonderful opportunity for job seekers to explore a variety of career opportunities and for employers to meet and hire qualified candidates, said Commissioner McGowan. Job seekers are invited to bring their resumes and speak to local employers about many available career opportunities. Employers will be recruiting for positions such as health care worker, nurse, retail clerk, machinist, cashier, clerical worker, production worker, and warehouse worker. Employers representing various industries including retail, manufacturing, health care and food service will be represented. The job fair is expected to draw hundreds of job seekers throughout the area.