The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) and Hosea Feed the Hungry and Homeless (HFTH) will co-sponsor a career and resource expo, Labor of Love, Saturday, Sept. 6, in Metro Atlanta. The expo will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Georgia International Convention Center, 2000 Convention Center Concourse in College Park.   

The expo will feature a number of employers, educational institutions, and resource agencies that provide assistance to job seekers. Employers will be hiring or discussing current and future employment opportunities, while other organizations will provide education and additional resources. Job-readiness workshops on positive attitudes, soft skills, filling out job applications and interviewing, salary negotiations, and dressing for success will begin at 9:30 a.m., and continue every 30 to 45 minutes throughout the event.  HFTH will provide groceries and back-to- school items for needy attendees.

Attendees should bring plenty of resumes and be prepared to fill out company applications and interview for available job openings. They are also encouraged to dress appropriately to improve their opportunities for employment.

Those expected to participate in the expo include: Alorica, Arden’s Garden, Areas USA, Avon, Comcast Corporation, DeKalb County Fire and Rescue, DeKalb County Police Department, DeKalb Workforce Development, Kroger Food Store, Goodwill Industries, Lanier Parking, LLC, Legal Shield, MDF Executive Marketing, MMP Staffing and Catering Solutions, LLC, PetSmart, and Primerica Financial.

For more information about the expo, or employers wanting to register, contact Janice Burley-Black at [email protected] or Crystal Davis at [email protected]., or call the GDOL’s North Metro Career Center at (404) 679-5200.