Goshen, N.Y. – Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus and Employment and Training Administration (ETA) Director Steve Knob have announced that the County will hold its annual job fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15th at The Galleria at Crystal Run in the Town of Wallkill.
“Orange County’s job fair has become a very popular event and we expect another great turnout this year of both employers and job seekers,” Neuhaus said. “The job fair provides those seeking employment or career advancement with an opportunity to speak with respected companies and firms that are hiring. The County is proud to work with both employers and potential employees to help County residents find meaningful work.”
Approximately 80 employers and recruiters from Orange, Dutchess, Sullivan and Westchester counties will be at the Galleria to speak with potential job candidates. Businesses that will attend the event include, but are not limited to Anthem, Inc., Crystal Run Healthcare, Unitex, C&S Wholesale Grocers, Medline Industries, Inc., the Valley View Center for Nursing Care and Rehabilitation, Access: Supports for Living, Inc., WB Mason, The Center for Discovery, Federal Bureau of Prisons, and Precision Pipeline Solutions. The companies will represent multiple sectors, including healthcare, distribution, manufacturing, hospitality, transportation, and government, and will be hiring for a wide range of positions.
“Last year, approximately 850 job seekers attended the event,” Knob said. “I think that’s a testament to the talent of Orange County’s workforce and the great companies that have been represented at the job fair. We are looking forward to another great event at the Galleria.”
For more information about this year’s job fair, contact Marie Blair at 360-0311 or 360-0310, or via email at mblair@orangecountygov.com.
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