FOR RELEASE:  July 9, 2008

 

Senior Job Fair and Volunteer Expo is Planned

 

(TROY, MI) – Employers and non-profits have a great opportunity to recruit seniors 50 and older at the Senior Job Fair and Volunteer Expo scheduled for Friday, September 19 from 9:30 am - noon at the Troy Community Center. 

 

“Whether you are looking for seasonal, part-time or year-round employees or volunteers, this will be great opportunity to meet face-to-face with seniors in a professional setting,” Senior Recreation Supervisor Carla Vaughan said.  “Older workers are recognized and valued for having a good work ethic and for providing experience, knowledge, and job stability in the workplace.”

 

The fee for employers to participate is $10 for one six-foot table.  There is no charge for non-profit organizations recruiting volunteers. 

 

Employers unable to attend the event that would like a job posted at the fair can e-mail a one-page “pdf” file with the job information to vaughancs@troymi.gov.

 

For more information, call 248.524.3492.  The Troy Community Center is located at 3179 Livernois.

 

 

 

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