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20th Valley Wide Employment Expo Brings Meaningful Employment to Area Job Seekers!

Whether hoping to find their first job, a better job, or a new career direction, approximately 2,300 job seekers had an opportunity to meet face-to- face with 83 employers trying to fill 1,217 job vacancies at the 20 th Valley Wide Employment Expo. The Expo took place on Thursday, September 10, 2015, from 9am to 1pm, in the Fullenwider Auditorium, located on the Riverside County Fairgrounds, in the City of Indio. A variety of employers from both the public and private sectors were on hand and eager to hire for entry level to executive management positions in a wide range of fields. The Riverside County Economic Development Agency’s Workforce Development Centers, the Department of Social Services and the State of Cal i fornia’s Employment Development Department hosted the event. Tina Sewell, area manager for Manpower, and a member of the Riverside County Workforce Development Board (WDB) said, “The Expo helps local businesses find qualified job seekers in the community which creates opportunities for Coachella Valley residents to work close to home. By supporting and hosting this job fair, the WDB is helping to build a stronger, more innovative Riverside County.” Host agencies also held a Pre-Expo Workshop to help job seekers get prepared before the Expo, to share tips on what to do during the Expo, and to offer techniques on how to follow-up with employers after the Expo. Both morning and afternoon sessions were full. The Pre-Expo event took place a week prior to the main event at the Workforce Development Center located at 44- 199 Monroe Street in Indio. Both the Pre-Expo Workshop and Expo were free for job seekers.

Riverside County District 4 Supervisor, John J. Benoit and Mike Stutz, General Manager for Gulf California Broadcast Company, the Expo’s sponsor of the year!

For more photos, and to see a listing of employers who participated, along with the many sponsors who made the Expo possible, visit www.desertjobexpo.com. To find out more about the services offered by the host agencies at the Indio Workforce Development Center, please call (760) 863-2500 or TTY: (760) 347- 5069.

Bob Solomon, Owner of Desert Business Machines, has sponsored the Expo since its inception 20 years ago. His company makes over 4,000 copies for job seekers and businesses throughout the day!