Discover Your Dream Career at Goodwill’s Career Fair on October 17th
Macon, Ga. – April 25, 2022 — Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia, Inc. (GIMG) is holding its Fall 2023 Career Fair at Snelling Conference Center (3165 Washington Road in Augusta) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on October 17. The in-person event is open to job seekers and employers in our community and will host numerous corporate, government, and nonprofit agencies to promote their seasonal jobs, internships, and career opportunities in a variety of fields.
Employers and community resources scheduled to be on-site include the City of Augusta, Ellefson Transportation Group, Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, SRP Federal Credit Union, AccordCare, DWV Trucking Service, Richmond County School System, Columbia County School District, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, The Brunch House, Augusta University and Augusta University Human Resources, as well as career and education services through Goodwill, Job Connection, and Helms College. The event is sponsored by the City of Augusta.
“Our Career Fair is not just an event; it’s a testament to how Goodwill actively supports our community members throughout their entire career development journey, from education to staffing services,” said Leah Pontani, senior vice president of career development. “We’re not only creating an opportunity for employers to connect with job seekers; we are empowering individuals in building brighter futures both for themselves and the Macon community.”
In the last five years, GIMG served more than 79,000 people, placed 31,000+ people into competitive employment, and had a $11.6 million positive economic impact on the 35 Georgia and South Carolina counties it serves.
Job seekers should come with a resume and two forms of identification for on-the-spot interviews and hiring. Job seekers who need assistance with their resume or interview skills before the event should visit their local Job Connection Career Center. Find a location at www.goodwillworks.org.
About Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia, Inc.
Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia, Inc., a non-profit, 501c3 charity, builds lives, families, and communities one career at a time by helping people develop their God-given gifts through education, work, and career services. More than 86 cents of every dollar of Goodwill revenue underwrites job training and placement services within the agency’s 35-county service delivery area. Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia, Inc. is accountable to local Board of Directors, belongs to this community and is not owned by any individual or company. To learn more about services and individuals served by Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia, Inc. visit www.goodwillworks.org.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Karen Lee Davis
Director of Marketing and PR
Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia and the CSRA
kdavis@goodwillworks.org
(803) 270-5148
