State Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond said today that the Georgia Department of Labor will sponsor a career expo and job fair featuring more than 100 employers Wednesday, March 11, at the World Congress Center in Atlanta. The event will be from 4-9 p.m. The Career Expo and Job Fair is in partnership with WSB-TV Channel 2.

“We are pleased that so many employers are committed to participate in this career expo and job fair,” said Commissioner Thurmond. “This event will help lay the foundation for a return to economic growth and prosperity in our state. I encourage jobseekers to attend and take full advantage of the resources that will be available.”

In addition to employers with jobs to fill, the event will feature approximately 100 resource and service providers. Among them will be several two-and-four-year public and private educational institutions and technical colleges whose representatives will provide information about education and training opportunities.

Job seekers should bring information on their work history, updated resumes, be prepared to fill out company applications, and dress appropriately to interview for current job openings. Job seekers will have access to more than 100 computers that can be used for online job search and resume preparation. Those needing a new resume will be able to consult one-on-one with certified resume advisors and print copies of the resume.

A series of workshops will be presented throughout the event on such topics as how to make informed career decisions and how to better handle personal finances after a job loss. Several two-and-four-year public and private educational institutions and technical college representatives will provide information about education and training opportunities. Assistive technology will be provided and extensive information will be available from certified vocational counselors to help people with disabilities succeed in the workplace.

Job seekers are encouraged to use MARTA, which is accessible at two stations: Dome/GWCC/Philips Arena/CNN Center and Vine City. Also, parking is available at five surface lots and two nearby parking decks. Attendees are invited to bring canned food to donate to the Atlanta Community Food Bank.