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The South Monterey County Job Fair will at the Soledad Community Center on November 10

Salinas, CA -- Dozens of employers from multiple industry sectors are expected to attend the South Monterey County Job Fair at the Soledad Community Center on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 from 4pm-7pm. The Monterey County Workforce Development Board (MCWDB), the City of Soledad, and the Soledad Parks & Recreation District are teaming up to sponsor the in-person event to help people get back to work locally. “We are strongly committed to serving South Monterey County and are pleased to be partnering with the City of Soledad on this job fair. We look forward to seeing job seekers and employers from all South County communities there and giving them the opportunity to connect,” said MCWDB Executive Director, Christopher Donnelly. "We look forward to bringing our residents and our neighbors together with many Salinas Valley employers to the Soledad Community Center to participate in our South County Job Fair,” said Brent Slama, Soledad City Manager. “As we come back as a more resilient community, doing our small part to help match prospective employees with employers will help strengthen our local economy and provide meaningful growth opportunities for everyone in South County." Job seekers are encouraged to register for this free event on Eventbrite by clicking here or following the links in the attached flyer. Pre-registration is not required, but it is highly recommended. Job seekers who register by November 7th will receive a list of participating employers and a professional nametag when they arrive. Attendees will also be provided with a mask if they do not arrive with one. Job seekers can expect to meet a variety of employers with current job openings, from entry-level to senior-level positions, and are encouraged to bring multiple copies of their resumes and dress professionally. Some employers will be conducting onsite interviews. Job seekers that need help preparing resumes or practicing interview skills are encouraged to call the Monterey County Career Center at 831-796-3335 or email MontereyEmploymentHELP@EquusWorks.com for assistance. Employers interested in finding prospective hires at this in-person job fair should register early, as limited tables are available. Businesses that are currently hiring should register by November 7th by clicking here or scanning the QR code on the attached flyer. There is no charge to businesses to participate. More details about the event will be provided upon registration. Employers may contact William Moore at (831) 796-3362 or william.n.moore@EquusWorks.com with any questions. Anyone – adults and young adults – looking for a job or considering a new career in Monterey County is welcome to attend the South Monterey County Job Fair on November 10th, 4-7pm, at the Soledad Community Center at 560 Walker Street, Soledad, CA 93960.

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