ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Labor’s (GDOL) North Metro Career Center and other local organizations will co-sponsor the 7th Annual Labor of Love Career and Resource Expo Saturday, Sept. 10, in Metro Atlanta.

The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Georgia International Convention Center (GICC) located at 2000 Convention Center Concourse in College Park. Other sponsors include the City of College Park and Hosea Helps, a.k.a. Hosea Feed the Hungry, an organization established to feed the homeless and combat poverty.

The expo will feature a number of employers, educational institutions, and resource agencies that provide assistance to job seekers. Employers will be hiring or discussing current and future employment opportunities, while other organizations will provide education and additional resources. The event is free and open to the public.

Applicants are encouraged to dress appropriately to improve their opportunities for jobs.

The GDOL is enlisting employers and other expo participants. Those already registered to participate include: Allied Universal Security, Amazon, Areas USA, Avon Products, Brenau University, Central Michigan, CSL Plasma, Department of Juvenile Justice, DeVry University, Georgia State University Police, Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center, Just US Opportunities, Primerica and Teachers R US Education Placement.

Other companies and organizations wanting to participate in the expo should contact the GDOL’s Janice.Burley-Black@gdol.ga.gov to request registration forms.

Job seekers interested in attending the expo may visit www.employgeorgia.com to create an account and upload, or prepare, a resume. Having an Employ Georgia account expedites the interview process.

To learn more about career opportunities, Employ Georgia and other GDOL services for job seekers and employers, and to connect with us on social media, visit www.dol.georgia.gov