JACKSON, Miss., March 20, 2005 - In conjunction with the Governor´s Job Fair Network of Mississippi, Monster Worldwide is sponsoring and providing volunteer services at the upcoming Mississippi Employment Expo - the largest job fair to date dedicated to finding employment for displaced Hurricane Katrina survivors and rebuild workers.
WHO: -Haley Barbour, Governor of Mississippi,
-Joe Buckner, Director of Job Fairs, State of MS
Nearly 150 employers
Over 20 Sponsors and Co-sponsors
Up to 7,000 job seekers including Katrina survivors and rebuild workers
Vince Patton, Director of Community Outreach, Military Advantage
(A division of Monster Worldwide)
-Volunteers from Monster Worldwide and Red Wing Shoe Company
WHAT: Volunteers from Monster will be on site at the free job fair event to help attending job seekers develop and post their resumes, apply for jobs and connect with employers to find employment opportunities.
Additionally, Vince Patton, Director of Community Outreach at Military Advantage, will conduct on site seminars for members of the area´s large military population - both active duty and veterans - explaining how Monster and Military.com can help them in their job search and/or their transition to civilian life.
Monster is also joining forces with the Red Wing Shoe Company, one of the most respected manufacturers of hard-working shoes and boots around the globe, to give away a coupon for a free pair of boots every hour during the job fair.
WHEN: Tuesday, March 21st
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Eastern
Note: Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour is scheduled to visit and tour the Job Fair at approximately 11 a.m. Central.
WHERE: Mississippi Trademart
1200 East Mississippi Street
Jackson, MS