While we’re seeing signs of economic recovery, too many in Delaware who lost their jobs during this recession are still trying to find new ones. To help, Senator Coons will be hosting a free job fair in Wilmington on Monday, April 11.
The job fair, which will fill the Chase Center with federal agencies and private companies looking to hire, will also feature two seminars to help job-seekers. One, “Applying for Federal Jobs,” will be hosted by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, while the other, “New Strategies for Changing Times: Transform Your Mind and Embrace Change,” will be led by career coach Joyce Dungee Proctor. Those attending will also be able to receive tips on resume-building, cover letters, and interview skills.
Those seeking jobs are encouraged to bring their resumes and be ready to meet recruiters from the over forty companies that have already signed up. Chris has been working to bring potential employers to the job fair and has already confirmed the participation of companies like AFLAC, Comcast, TD Bank, Interim Health Care, Power Home Remodeling, and Barclay Card as well as government entities like New Castle County, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Internal Revenue Service, the U.S. Secret Service, and the Philadelphia Passport Agency.
“It’s not enough for us to simply talk about the importance of getting more of our neighbors back to work,” Chris said. “We need to come together as a community and connect those looking for jobs with employers who are ready to hire.”
The job fair will take place at the Chase Center from 9:00am to 4:00pm on April 11. For more information, or to participate as a company seeking to hire, call 302-573-6345 or email workshop@coons.senate.gov.