News Summary
Savannah, Georgia, will host ‘Job Palooza,’ a job fair for workers affected by the closures of International Paper’s plants. Taking place on September 11 and 12 at Enmarket Arena, the event aims to connect around 1,000 laid-off employees with new career opportunities and resources. Organizers RISE, along with partners like International Paper and Savannah Technical College, are facilitating this significant hiring initiative across multiple counties. Job seekers should prepare with resumes and professional attire for on-site interviews.
Savannah, Georgia is set to host “Job Palooza,” a regional job fair designed specifically to support workers affected by the recent closures of International Paper’s Savannah and Riceboro plants. Organized by the Regional Industry Support Enterprise (RISE), this significant employment event will take place on Thursday, September 11, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday, September 12, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Enmarket Arena, located at 620 Stiles Ave.
This job fair not only opens its doors to all job seekers but particularly targets employees impacted by the layoffs at International Paper and DS Smith. Roughly 1,000 jobs will be affected by the plant closures, with 792 positions located in Savannah alone. The event aims to connect these individuals with new career opportunities and other resources.
RISE, in collaboration with several partners including International Paper, the City of Savannah, Chatham County, WorkSource Coastal, and Savannah Technical College, is organizing this multi-county hiring initiative, described as the largest of its kind in Coastal Georgia. Job seekers can expect a diverse range of career opportunities, as employers from across the region will be in attendance. On-site interviews will also be conducted, providing an immediate avenue for employment.
To make the most of this event, attendees are encouraged to bring multiple copies of their resumes and to dress professionally, enhancing their chances of securing employment. Additionally, various workforce and community partners will be present to offer further support and resources.
The initiative covers eight counties in the area: Bryan, Bulloch, Candler, Chatham, Effingham, Evans, Liberty, and Screven. As employers commit to attending the job fair, updates will be regularly posted on the event webpage to inform job seekers about who will be present.
The job fair is especially significant following the announcement of the closures, which have caused uncertainty and anxiety among the affected workers. In the wake of this situation, it is crucial to provide support and resources to help those who find themselves suddenly unemployed. RISE is taking steps to ensure that individuals have access to job opportunities that can help them rapidly get back to work.
For individuals looking to maximize their job search efforts, RISE operates a regional job board at risesavannah.com. This online resource allows job seekers to filter their search by county, industry, and job type, making it easier to find relevant positions that match their skills and experience.
In summary, the “Job Palooza” job fair presents a vital opportunity for those affected by job losses in the region. With an array of employers committed to attending, as well as additional resources to support job seekers, the event is poised to make a significant impact on local employment in the coming weeks.
For more information regarding the job fair and participating employers, individuals can visit risesavannah.com/jobpalooza.
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