Aerotropolis Atlanta Alliance to Host 3rd Annual Career and Job Expo

Staff Report

Tuesday, March 7th, 2023

Aerotropolis Atlanta Alliance, Inc, in partnership with Fulton County Schools and Clayton County Public Schools, will host its 3rd Annual Career and Job Expo at the Georgia
International Convention Center on Thursday, March 9th, 2023, from 9 am to 1 pm.

Last year's event provided over 500 students to connect with 70 + local corporations and resource partners, including an aviation row from Hartsfield- Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The event is intended to help expose juniors and seniors to local targeted industries of Aero ATL, including Aerospace, Logistics, Bio- Life Science, Food and Agri-Business, and Multi-Media Production.

Our 2023 Career & Job Expo will feature representatives from companies including but not limited to Atlanta Gas Light, DSV Air and Sea, Atlantic Pacific Companies, Microsoft,
Dendreon, US Foods, Georgia Power, and more! Lunch will be provided for all attendees thanks to our dedicated partners and sponsors at Chick- Fil- A.

Aerotropolis Workforce Development Collective, which convenes regional workforce
development agencies, including K- 12 & Post- Secondary institutions, were created to promote local job opportunities, improve career pathways/ talent pipelines, and enhance economic mobility for residents.

The Aerotropolis Atlanta Career and Job Expo is relevant career exposure for students. We are fortunate to partner with the Aerotropolis Atlanta Alliance to provide students options that are in their "backyard.”
- Dr. Gyimah Whitaker | Deputy Chief Academic Officer: Fulton County Schools

Clayton County Public Schools is excited to partner and collaborate with Aerotropolis Atlanta and Fulton County Public Schools on the 3rd Annual Career and Job Expo. This event will expose our future workforce to various high-skill, high-wage, and in-demand industry sectors and occupations that exist in our county, region, and state. By participating in this event, our students will be better prepared for their future while improving and promoting workforce and economic development.
- Dr. Anthony W. Smith | Interim Superintendent: Clayton County Public Schools

For more information, please get in touch with the Aerotropolis Atlanta Alliance, Marketing and Communications Manager, Chante Foster, at cfoster@ aeroatl. org