CHIEFLAND, FLA. (Aug. 5, 2015) – Job seekers are invited to attend the second annual Tri-County Job Fair on Wednesday, Aug. 26, from 10 am to 3 pm 311 NE Ninth Street in Chiefland. There is no charge to participate.

The job fair is hosted by CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion in collaboration with CareerSource Florida Crown. It is open to all job seekers throughout both workforce areas and features nearly 20 employers with openings in Levy, Dixie and Gilchrist counties.

To date, the following employers plan to attend: American Red Cross, A&N Corporation, Capital City Bank, Childhood Development Services, College of Central Florida, Cross City Rehabilitation, Edward Jones, Family Life Care, Florida Department of Corrections, Haven Hospice, Labor Ready, Levy County Board of County Commissioners, Levy County Department of Public Safety, Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Partnership for Strong Families, Regional General Hospital and Taco Bell.

In addition, representatives from several community service organizations will also be on hand, including: American Red Cross, College of Central Florida, Cross City Rehabilitation, Florida Gateway College, Florida Vocational Rehabilitation, FGC – Water Resource Management, Henkels & McCoy, Labor Ready and Partnership for Strong Families.

During the job fair, staff from both workforce areas will be available to help job seekers apply for employment opportunities and register with the Employ Florida Marketplace, the state’s premier online job bank.

Job seekers are encouraged to bring copies of their current resume, show up early and be prepared with a one-to-two minute introduction or “elevator speech” highlighting work experience, training and abilities. Professional dress is required.

A link to more job fair preparation tips, as well as event details and locator map, can be found on the Calendar of Events at careersourceclm.com. Or call 352-493-6813, ext. 2870 or 800-434-JOBS, ext. 2870 (Levy County) or 386-755-9026, ext. 3108 (Dixie and Gilchrist counties).

CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion and CareerSource Florida Crown are members of the CareerSource Florida network of workforce services and programs. The local, business-led nonprofits connect employers with qualified, skilled talent and job seekers with employment and career opportunities.  

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CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion and CareerSource Florida Crown are equal opportunity employers/programs. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. All voice telephone numbers listed above may be reached by persons using TTY/TDD equipment via the Florida Relay Service at 711. For those requiring accommodation, please call 800-434-5627, ext. 7878 or e-mail //This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it./" target="_blank">This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Please make request at least three business days in advance.

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