City Of Long Beach Hosts Community Job Fair At The Long Beach Convention Center On June 7

Long Beach CA

31 May, 2022

5:19 AM

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Press release from the City of Long Beach: May 27, 2022 Long Beach, CA – The City of Long Beach will host the Long Beach Community Job Fair, an in-person multi-sector job fair at the Long Beach Convention Center, on Tuesday, June 7, from 1 to 5 p.m. With over 160 employers looking to fill over 3,000 jobs collectively, the Long Beach Community Job Fair will be the largest in-person job fair in LA County so far this year. "This is an incredible opportunity for people across our region seeking employment that allows them to meet in-person with hundreds of prospective employers," said Mayor Robert Garcia. Participating employers represent many industries including Aerospace, Aviation, Advanced Manufacturing, Construction, Utilities, Environmental Services, Government/Non-Profit, Healthcare, IT, Financial Services, Hospitality, Retail, Tourism and Transportation, Distribution and Logistics. Job seekers will have the opportunity to meet directly with recruiters and hiring managers which could lead to day-of interviews and even employment offers on the spot. Job seekers are encouraged to dress professionally and bring their resume. Pre-registration is required for admission. Both admission and parking are free. "As the regional workforce development entity, Pacific Gateway prides itself in curating opportunities such as this job fair where we can optimize the market so both employers and talent have power and choice," said Pacific Gateway Executive Director Nick Schultz. The Long Beach Community Job Fair is organized by the City's Department of Economic Development and the Pacific Gateway Workforce Innovation Network, in partnership with the State of California Employment Development Department, California State University Long Beach, Long Beach City College, Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services, United American Indian Involvement, and City and County officials. More information about the job fair, including registration information, the entire list of confirmed employers and available positions, is available on the Pacific Gateway job fair webpage. For assistance completing the online registration form, please call Pacific Gateway staff at 562.570.3700. About the City of Long Beach Home to approximately 470,000 people, the multiple award-winning and innovative City of Long Beach offers all the world-class amenities of a large metropolitan city while maintaining a strong sense of individual and diverse neighborhoods nestled together along the California coast. As a full-service charter city, Long Beach is home to the Queen Mary, Aquarium of the Pacific, several museums and theaters, a highly-rated school district, Long Beach Airport, the Port of Long Beach, as well as many award-winning City departments such as Health, Parks, Recreation and Marine, Development Services and more. The City also has a highly-respected university and city college, two historic ranchos, five hospitals, five golf courses, 171 parks, miles of beaches, marinas, bike paths, and a Bike Share program. For more information about the City of Long Beach, visit http://longbeach.gov/. Follow us on social to keep up with the latest news: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. About Economic Development The mission of the City's Economic Development Department is to create economic opportunities for workers, investors, and entrepreneurs. This includes making it easier to start and grow a business, streamline the process for property development, and provide businesses with a skilled workforce. The Department includes Property Development, Business Development, and the Pacific Gateway Workforce Investment Network. For more information on the Economic & Property Development Department, please visit www.longbeach.gov/economicdevelopment/ or follow us on Twitter@LBEconDev and Facebook. This press release was produced by the City of Long Beach. The views expressed here are the author's own.