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Job Seekers In Coachella Valley Invited To Meet Face-To-Face With Nearly 100 Employers

This week's Valley-Wide Employment Expo is offering job opportunities and potential on-the-spot interviews.

Job seekers visit employer booths during last year’s Valley-Wide Employment Expo held at the Fantasy Springs Resort Casino Special Events Center in Indio.
Job seekers visit employer booths during last year’s Valley-Wide Employment Expo held at the Fantasy Springs Resort Casino Special Events Center in Indio. (County of Riverside)

INDIO, CA — Nearly 100 employers will gather in Indio on Wednesday, Sept. 30, for the 31st Valley-Wide Employment Expo, offering job opportunities and potential on-the-spot interviews for Coachella Valley residents.

The event, hosted by the Riverside County Department of Public Social Services in partnership with Riverside County Workforce Development, will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Fantasy Springs Resort Casino Special Events Center, 84-245 Indio Springs Pkwy.

Organizers said the job fair aims to connect residents of all backgrounds with career opportunities, networking, and local community resources.

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“The Valley-Wide Employment Expo is about connecting our residents with meaningful job and career opportunities that can help them build a stronger future for themselves and their families,” Riverside County Fourth District Supervisor V. Manuel Perez said in a statement. “There is dignity in finding a job or pursuing a career, and we want to help our residents take that next step.”

Attending employers will represent various industries across the Coachella Valley and surrounding regions, with select recruiters preparing to conduct interviews and extend hiring offers during the event.

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Admission and parking are free. Free public transportation options are also available with advance reservation.

Job seekers are encouraged to register online in advance, dress in business or work-appropriate attire, and bring multiple copies of their resume.

Registration, transportation details, and event information are available online at DesertJobExpo.com.

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