Free Job Fair Set For Sept. 30 at Garden Grove Living Spring Church

The unemployment rate across the United States continues to tick down to levels last seen before the recession of 2008. Although job growth in August slowed from recent months, the national unemployment rate fell to 5.1 percent. Some 8 million people around the country have secured work over the past three years – many of those coming through their attendance at local job fairs.

Job seekers will have an opportunity to meet with employers actively seeking to hire new employees when Living Spring Church in Garden Grove hosts the Orange County Job, Resource and College Fair on Wednesday, Sept. 30. The event is free and the church is located at 9851 Bixby Ave. in Garden Grove.

“Living Spring is looking forward to our first job fair,” said Living Spring Church Pastor John Rittenhouse. “We love our neighbors and feel it is our responsibility to help serve our community in a variety of ways. This feels like it fits right into what we are already doing. Our prayer is that many people will find employment and we are excited to be a part of that.”

Attendees will have ample opportunities to connect with potential future employers – all in one place and all in one day. More than 40 leading companies, government organizations, staffing agencies, nonprofit organizations and other businesses representing a diverse range of industries will be interviewing job seekers on site to fill positions ranging from entry-level jobs to those for experienced professionals and military veterans.

People looking to rejoin the workforce or change careers will have the opportunity to explore positions in accounting, administration, clerical, customer service, education, financial services, health care, nursing, law enforcement, management, manufacturing, non-profit, sales, transportation and more. Along with organizations that are actively hiring, the job fair will also feature various employment resources and higher educational opportunities.

The free Orange County Job, College and Resource Fair will run from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Living Spring Church, during which time attendees will have the opportunity to meet, network and interview with representatives from all participating organizations. To register, visit www.livingspring.com or call (714) 539-1232.

A separate free pre-fair resume writing and interviewing workshop on Wednesday, Sept. 23, is also available for job seekers wanting to prepare for the job fair. The workshop will help participants update their resumes, prepare for live interviews, dress for success and understand various work-related issues.

Attendees will receive a “fast pass” good for prompt entry to the Sept. 30 job fair. Only those attending the workshop will be given the “fast pass.” The workshop is presented by Women Helping Women, Men at Work. To register, visit www.livingspring.com.

Church Job Fairs, an organization partnering with Living Spring Church in presenting the job fair, is also working with other churches throughout Southern California to put on similar events. For more information and a schedule of upcoming job fairs, visit www.churchjobfairs.org.