West AlabamaWorks! and the City of Demopolis will host the Regional Black Belt Hiring Tour on Wednesday, June 15 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Demopolis Civic Center.
Citing the success of previous hiring events in Hale and Greene counties, a press release from AlabamaWorks! said that the tour seeks to provide interviews and connections with prospective employers.
“If you need a job, come to the job fair, there will be a lot of great employers looking for your skills. Having this hiring event make it easy access for job seekers in West Alabama to the actually see people doing the hiring face to face,” said David Lyons, Executive Director of the Demopolis Area Chamber of Commerce.
Industry partners include the following:
Peco, Foster Farms, Prystup Packaging Products, Coastal Industrial Contractors, GD Copper, Alabama Department of Human Resources, Whitfield Regional Hospital, DCH Health System, Phifer Incorporated, Love’s and Speedco Truck Care, Hale County Healthcare Authority, Greene County Health System, Alabama Army National Guard, Demopolis Fire and Rescue, WestRock Eutaw, and additional employers on westalabamajobs.com.
“We continue these micro hiring events over our 9-county region, so residents have an excellent way to meet a large number of potential employers at one time,” said Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama COO and West AlabamaWorks! Executive Director Donny Jones. “These fairs not only provide employment opportunities, but also provide a network for career exploration and professional development.”
The event is a partnership between West AlabamaWorks!, Dixie Country 98.6, 100.1, the Alabama Career Center, and Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services.
Demopolis Civic Center is located at 501 North Commissioner Avenue.
