ATLANTA – Job seekers in Cartersville and surrounding areas will have an opportunity to connect with businesses trying to fill current or future job openings during a career expo sponsored by the Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL). The expo will be held Thursday, Oct. 2, from 1-4 p.m. at the Clarence Brown Conference Center, located at 5450 State Route 20, Cartersville.

The expo will feature a number of area employers, who will be hiring or discussing current and future employment opportunities. Applicants should bring copies of their resume, and be prepared to fill out company applications and interview for available jobs. Attendees are encouraged to dress appropriately to improve their opportunities for employment. This expo is being co-sponsored by Goodwill, Must Ministries, Bartow College and Career Academy, Clarence Brown Conference Center, Chattahoochee Technical College, and Georgia Highlands College.

Expo attendees who also participate in a Saturday, Sept. 27, Job Readiness Event will be allowed early access to the expo.

Those expected to participate in the expo include: Advance Auto Parts, AFLAC, Americo Manufacturing Co., Apollo Staffing, Aquafil USA, Ashton Staffing, Barnsley Resort, Belnick Inc., Cartersville Heights, Dish Network, Faltec, FedEx, Hayes State Prison, Jefferson Southern Corp., Kelly Services, Liberty National Life, Lookout Mountain Community Service, Lowe’s, McDonalds Corp., Mohawk Industries, Morgan Corp, North Georgia Staffing, NOTS Logistics, Panera Bread, Quest Global Inc., Rosedale Transport Inc., Shaw Industries, Sunrise Community of Georgia, Tidra Staffing, Titan Security Services, TJ Maxx, Toyo Tires, Transport Leasing, Trinity Industries, Voestalpine Automotive Inc., Walden Security, and 2Work Staffing.

For more information about the expo, or employers wanting to register, contact Angela Royal at 404-273-0938 or email angela.royal@gdol.ga.gov

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