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Job Fairs and Events

Résumé Workshop – West Covina
Location Date/Time Other Information
West Covina WorkSource Office
933 S. Glendora Avenue
West Covina
 Friday, October 10, 2008
9 AM – 4 PM
 Job seekers, come find out what is available at the workshop.  Meet EDD representatives and learn to write a professional résumé to correspond with job search.

For more information call
Stephanie Thomas
(626) 960-5579

4th Annual Green Port Fest – Long Beach
Location Date/Time Other Information
Port of Long Beach Administration Bldg
925 Harbor Plaza
Long Beach
 Saturday, October 11, 2008
10 AM – 2 PM
 Come find out what is available at this event.  Meet EDD representatives and learn valuable information about employment and available services.

For more information call
Leslie Sosa
(562) 570-3751

Employment Opportunity - Glendale
Location Date/Time Other Information
Verdugo Jobs Center
1255 S. Central Avenue
Glendale
 Tuesday, October 14, 2008 through Friday, October 17, 2008
9 AM – 4PM
Don’t miss this employment opportunity!  HomeGoods Stores is opening a new store in the Glendale area and looking to fill 60 full-time and part-time positions ranging from merchandise associates to store detectives.

For more information call
Carl Frierson
(828) 409-0446

Employment Opportunity – Los Angeles
Location Date/Time Other Information
WorkSource Los Angeles Urban League Business & Career Center
12700 South Avalon Blvd.
Los Angeles
 Tuesday, October 14, 2008
10 AM – NOON
Job seekers, don’t miss this employment opportunity.  First Transit has over 50 bus operator trainee positions available. 

For more information call
Dinah White
(323) 242-6700

Annual Evening Career and Job Fair – Los Angeles
Location Date/Time Other Information
Los Angeles City College
855 N. Vermont Avenue
Los Angeles
 Tuesday, October 14, 2008
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
 
 Come find out what is available at the fair.  Meet representatives and learn valuable employment-related information and other available services from 50 employers and organizations.

For more information call
Gail Bargerstock
(213) 365-9829

Employment Opportunity - Tracy
Location Date/Time Other Information
San Joaquin county WorkNet One Stop Center
213 W. 11th Street
Tracy
 Tuesday, October 14, 2008
11 AM – 2:30 PM
Looking for a job?  Don’t miss this employment opportunity. Aerotek is looking to fill 30 warehouse workers in the Livermore area.

For more information call
Cory Raimundo
(209) 833-1023

Employer Seminar - Eureka
Location Date/Time Other Information
Red Lion Hotel
1929 Fourth Street
Eureka
 Wednesday, October 15, 2008
NOON – 1:30 PM
Registration Required
 The North coast Employer Advisory Council is hosting a seminar and the topic is “Injury and Illness Prevention Programs.”  A guest speaker will be present.

For more information call
Anne Crossan
(707) 225-6275

Job Fair - Hollister
Location Date/Time Other Information
Hollister One-Stop Career Center
1111 San Felipe Road
Hollister
 Wednesday, October 15, 2008
10 AM – 2 PM
Job seekers, come find out what is available at the fair.  Meet representatives from twenty-five different employers and learn valuable employment-related information and available services.

For more information call
Mark Rianda
(831) 636-5195

13th Annual Job Fair - Lancaster
Location Date/Time Other Information
Antelope Valley College
3041 West Avenue K
Lancaster
 Wednesday, October 15, 2008
9 AM – 2 PM
Job seekers, come find out what is available at the fair.  Meet representatives with employers and learn valuable employment-related information and available services. Participants are welcome to complete applications and submit résumés.

For more information call
Rosemary Valencia
(661) 951-9001

“Honor a Hero, Hire a Vet” Job and Resource Fair – Los Angeles   
Location Date/Time Other Information
Los Angeles Convention Center
1201 South Figueroa Street
Los Angeles
 Wednesday, October 15, 2008
10 AM – 3 PM
Veterans are invited to join and learn about valuable information, available services, and meet with employers to assist with their career goals. Numerous industries will have representatives available for information and possible interviews.

For more information call
Eddie Purtuas
(310) 680-3820

Job Fair – Long Beach
Location Date/Time Other Information
Long Beach Holiday Inn
2640 Lakewood Blvd.
Long Beach
 Wednesday, October 15, 2008
11 AM – 2 PM
Job seekers, come find out what is available at the fair.  Meet representatives and learn valuable employment-related information and available services.

For more information call
Leslie Sosa
(562) 570-3751

Government Disability Awareness Event – San Francisco
Location Date/Time Other Information
San Francisco Federal Building
90 – 7th Street
San Francisco
 Wednesday, October 15, 2008
10 AM – 2 PM
Come find out what is available at the fair.  Meet EDD and government agencies representatives and learn valuable employment-related information and available services.

For more information call
Marisa Cassetta
(415) 749-7580

Harvest Job Fair - Bakersfield
Location Date/Time Other Information
Camillia Court Recreation Center
1760 Cheatham Avenuye
Bakersfield
 Thursday, October 16, 2008
9 AM – 1 PM
Job seekers, come find out what is available at the fair.  Meet EDD representatives and many different employers.  Learn valuable employment-related information and available services.

For more information call
Shelly Tarver
(661) 635-2608

Stand Down – Bakersfield  
Location Date/Time Other Information
Stramler Park
3805 Chester Avenue
Bakersfield
 Thursday, October 16, 2008
7 AM – 7 PM
Meet EDD representatives and learn valuable information on available services.

For more information call
Valorie Dixon
(661) 635-2612

Annual Job Fair – Garden Grove
Location Date/Time Other Information
Coastline Community College
12901 Euclid Street
Garden Grove
 Thursday, October 16, 2008
9 AM – 2 PM
Come find out what is available at the job fair.  Meet EDD representatives with other employers.  Learn valuable information about employment-related services and other available services.

For more information call
Arreola Aguilar
(714) 241-4947

Employer Seminar - Imperial
Location Date/Time Other Information
Veterans Hall
235 Imperial Avenue
Imperial
 Thursday, October 16, 2008
8 AM – 2:30 PM
Registration Required
 The Imperial Valley Employer Advisory Council is hosting a seminar and the topic is “Leaves, Leaves. So Many Leaves It Must Be Fall.”  A guest speaker will be present.

For more information call
Cathy Vizcarra
(760) 339-2719

Employer Seminar - Merced
Location Date/Time Other Information
Merced Civic Center
678 W. 18th Street
Merced
 Thursday, October 16, 2008
8 AM – NOON
Registration Required
 The Merced Employer Advisory Council is hosting a seminar and the topic is “Employment Law Update.”  A guest speaker will be present.

For more information call
Jim Eber
(209) 726-5426

Employment Opportunity - Norwalk
Location Date/Time Other Information
Norwalk Employment Development Department
12715 South Pioneer Blvd.
Norwalk
 Thursday, October 16, 2008
10 AM – NOON
Don’t miss this employment opportunity!  The U.S. Census Bureau has available positions consist of office clerks, administrative assistant, crew leader, crew leader assistant, and enumerator/lister.

For more information call
Anna Hernandez
(562) 929-9147

Employment Opportunity - Pacoima
Location Date/Time Other Information
Northeast San Fernando Valley Workforce Services
11623 Glenoaks Blvd.
Pacoima
 Thursday, October 16, 2008
9 AM – NOON
Don’t miss this employment opportunity!  Aerotek has numerous openings for a variety of production related positions located throughout the San Fernando and Santa Clarita Valley.

For more information call
Melody Gillingham
(818) 890-9429

Veterans Workshop – Pacoima  
Location Date/Time Other Information
Northeast San Fernando Valley Workforce Services Office
11623 Glenoaks Blvd.
Pacoima
 Thursday, October 16, 2008
10 AM – 12:30 PM
Veterans are invited.  EDD will provide job search, résumés and cover letters writing, interview techniques, and other available services from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

For more information call
Daniel Gillis
(818) 890-9416

Employer Seminar – San Rafael
Location Date/Time Other Information
Four Points by Sheraton
1010 Northgate Drive
San Rafael
 Thursday, October 16, 2008
8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Advance registration is required by October 9, 2008
Member - $50
Nonmember - $75
 
 The Marin County Employer Advisory Council is hosting a seminar and the topic is “Workers’ Compensation & Leaves of Absence—What You Need to Know.”  A guest speaker will be present.

For more information call
Valerie Nagle
(707) 576-2015

Migrant and Seasonal Farm Workers Health and Safety Resource Fair - Fresno
Location Date/Time Other Information
Fresno West Office
2555 South Elm Avenue
Fresno
 Friday, October 17, 2008
9 AM – 1 PM
The fair will feature workshops by the Division of Labor Standard s Enforcement and many community based organizations and government agencies.

For more information call
Joe Cabrera
(559) 445-5985

Employment Opportunity - Lancaster
Location Date/Time Other Information
Antelope Valley One-Stop Career Center
1420 West Avenue I
Lancaster
 Friday, October 17, 2008
10 AM – 1 PM
Don’t miss this employment opportunity!  Downey Savings and Loan has job openings for customer service representatives.  Interested job seekers must contact a local Downey Savings and Loan location to apply.

For more information call
Gloria Flores
(661) 945-8131

Employment Opportunity – Santa Maria
Location Date/Time Other Information
Workforce Resource Center
1410 S. Broadway
Santa Maria
 Friday, October 17, 2008
Beginning at 10 AM
 Job seekers, don’t miss this employment opportunity.  U.S. Census Bureau is testing for clerical and field positions.  Visit the Website for application details at www.census.gov/losangeles
If interested in testing for the positions, call  (877) 232-3385.

For more information call
Linda Ruiz
(805) 614-1216

Employer Seminar - Stockton
Location Date/Time Other Information
Brookside Country Club
3603 St. Andrews Drive
Stockton
 Friday, October 17, 2008
7:15 AM – 9 AM
Registration Required by October 13, 2008
Members - $25
Nonmembers - $30
 The Greater Stockton Employer Advisory Council is hosting a seminar and the topic is “Know Can Do For Leaders.”  A guest speaker will be present.

For more information call
Colleen Martin
(209) 825-2723

Job Fair - Altadena
Location Date/Time Other Information
Farnsworth Park
568 E Mount Curve Avenue
Altadena
 Saturday, October 18, 2008
10 AM – 2 PM
 Come find out what is available at the job fair.  Meet EDD representatives and many employers.  They will provide internet job search, résumé writing, job searching tools, interview techniques, and much more!

For more information call
Ellen Fishburn
(626) 304-7942

Career Resource Fair – Garden Grove
Location Date/Time Other Information
Garden Grove Community Meeting Center
11300 Stanford Avenue
Garden Grove
 Wednesday, October 22, 2008
5 PM – 7:30 PM
 Come find out what is available at the fair.  Meet representatives and learn valuable information on employment resources, vocation training opportunities, community college courses, legislative updates, and constituent services.

For more information call
Jorge Pérez
(714) 565-2670

“Honor a Hero, Hire a Vet” Job and Resource Fair – Clovis   
Location Date/Time Other Information
Veterans Memorial Building
453 Hughes Avenue
Clovis
 Thursday, October 23, 2008
9 AM – 2 PM
Veterans are invited to join and learn about valuable information, available services, and meet with employers to assist with their career goals. Numerous industries will have representatives available for information and possible interviews.

For more information call
Darlene Gadley
(559) 230-4137

Employer Seminar – Santa Clara
Location Date/Time Other Information
Biltmore Hotel and Suites
2151 Laurelwood Road
Santa Clara
 Thursday, October 23, 2008
7:30 AM – 10 AM
Registration Required
 The Santa Clara County Employer Advisory Council is hosting a seminar and the topic is “Current Trends in Compensation and Benefits in Silicon Valley.”  A guest speaker will be present.

For more information call
Maria Lucero
(408) 774-2365

Community Resources and Employment Fair - Sacramento
Location Date/Time Other Information
Scottish Rite Center
6151 H Street
Sacramento
 Tuesday, October 28, 2008
11 AM – 3 PM
Open to all job seekers,  Come find out what is available.  Meet EDD Representatives and learn valuable information about employment-related services and other available services.

For more information call
Prathima Sundar
(916) 654-6944

Job Fair – San Jose
Location Date/Time Other Information
Project Hired
1401 Parkmoor Avenue
Suite 125
San Jose
 Thursday, October 30, 2008
9 AM – 12:30PM
Come find out what is available at the job fair.  Meet many employers, state and local agencies, and service providers and learn valuable information on employment-related services.

For more information call
Mike Burciaga
(408) 369-3645

Veterans Expo – Pico Rivera   
Location Date/Time Other Information
Pico Park
9528 Beverly Blvd.
Pico Rivera
 Saturday, November 1, 2008
9 AM – 1PM
 Veterans are invited to join and learn about valuable information, available services, and meet with employers to assist with their career goals. Numerous industries will have representatives available for information and possible interviews.

For more information call
Anna Hernandez
(562) 929-9147

“Honor a Hero, Hire a Vet” Job and Resource Fair – San Jose   
Location Date/Time Other Information
Airport Holiday Inn
1740 North First Street
San Jose
 Thursday, November 13, 2008
10 AM – 2 PM
Veterans are invited to join and learn about valuable information, available services, and meet with employers to assist with their career goals. Numerous industries will have representatives available for information and possible interviews.

For more information call
Eugene Hollomon
(408) 774-5411 or
Ken Schieck
(408-369-3619