San Antonio, TX — With a local unemployment rate of 4.8% as of August 2021, Goodwill San Antonio is committed to connecting candidates with local employers during a FREE career fair the local non-profit is hosting on Thursday, September 30.
The FREE career fair is open to the community and will be held:
Thursday, September 30, 2021
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
TriPoint Event Center
3233 N. St. Mary’s Street, San Antonio, TX 78212.
Parking available and easily accessible using VIA Transit Services
The event will be attended by more than 50 local employers seeking to fill hundreds of both full and part-time positions across numerous industries to include banking, construction, customer service, healthcare, hospitality and tourism, logistics, and manufacturing. Positions have an average pay rate of $12.50 an hour.
Job seekers are asked to register for the career fair prior to attending at http://bit.ly/GCCREG.
Attendees should dress professionally, bring an updated résumé and photo identification, and be prepared for on-site interviews. For the health and safety of everyone in attendance, facemasks and social distancing will be required.
Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend.
Job seekers have direct access to career coaching, resume writing, interview preparation, job search assistance, and connection to community resources to address basic needs by visiting a Goodwill San Antonio Good Careers Center or scheduling a one-on-one appointment with a Goodwill Career Services Specialist by calling (210) 271-8880 or via email at GCCInfo@goodwillsa.org.
“For people wanting to enter the workforce, progress within their current career path, or for those whose previous position may have been displaced as a result of the pandemic, this career fair presents an ideal opportunity to meet with representatives from leading organizations across our community who are looking to hire,” said David Meadows, interim vice president of workforce development for Goodwill San Antonio. “Together with our employer partners, we help strengthen our local economy by providing opportunities for people to gain security and stability through employment.”
As San Antonio continues to recover from the impacts of the pandemic and grow to be recognized as one of the top U.S. job markets, Goodwill San Antonio helps to cultivate a skilled and inclusive workforce by providing quality certified vocational training through its Good Careers Academy and offers free individualized career services through its Good Careers Centers located throughout the community.
Although many individuals are taking advantage of current unemployment benefits, job seekers should have a long-term view of employment opportunities and are encouraged to prepare for their job search today in order to proactively position themselves ahead of what will become a competitive job search environment in the future.
For additional Career Fair information or to receive résumé and interview assistance at one of Goodwill San Antonio’s Good Careers Centers, call (210) 271-8880 or visit www.goodwillsa.org/services/career-centers.