They also handed out another 8,000 for guidance counselors to distribute in schools. Officials are hoping that at least 1,500 students will take time to drop by. All companies taking part will have representatives on hand to talk about the benefits they offer, such as tuition reimbursement. Some companies also will be looking to hire people, according to Combs. The current unemployment rate for the two-county area is 3.3 percent.
Outside companies thinking of relocating to the area also are on the lookout for good employees.
We need a concerted effort to educate the educators that there are good jobs in Volusia and Flagler counties. Besides touring the exhibits, attendees can take part in workshops on such topics as managing money, how to dress for success and interviewing techniques. The expo also will present speakers who attended school locally, left the area after graduation and have since returned to work in a good-paying job. There is more to Daytona than just our tourism events.