Alabama Department of Labor

10/07/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/07/2024 17:25

The Birmingham Career Center is hosting the Jefferson County Second Chance Hiring Fair

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: OCTOBER 7, 2024

The Birmingham Career Center is hosting the Jefferson County Second Chance Hiring Fair

Birmingham - The Birmingham Career Center is partnering with Jefferson County District Attorney Danny Car hosting the Jefferson County Second Chance Hiring Fair. Employers are looking to hire qualified men and women who have a criminal history and need a second chance at joining the workforce. We have Employers who are looking to hire qualified men and women who do have felony(ies) and/or misdemeanor(s). Multiple employers will be onsite and ready to hire. Some employers include Jefferson State Community College, Coco Cola, Alabama Power and Waste Management, just to name a few. Job seekers can register at secondchancehiringfair.com. The Birmingham Career Center will also be providing registration and guide services the day of the hiring fair. Registration is FREE!

The job fair will be held on Tuesday October 8th, 2024, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The event will be held at The Boutwell Auditorium located at 1930 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard, Birmingham, Alabama 35203

Those who wish to learn more about the job fair can contact the Birmingham Career Center, or specifically reach out to: Yvette Fields, Senior Manager, at the Birmingham Career Center, 205-582-5211

The Alabama Career Center System (ACCS) is part of the Alabama Department of Labor's Employment Services Division. The ACCS operates 57 Career Centers throughout the state, touching all 67 counties. Career Centers provide free services for both jobseekers and employers, including résumé and interview preparation services, educational and vocational training, along with workforce development services and wage assistance. A listing of Career Centers is available at www.labor.alabama.gov.

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