Goodwill partnering to host Job Fair

Friday, March 05, 2010 03:29 PM

PHOENIX (3/5/2010) -- For job seekers, meeting with hiring employers face-to-face is a critical step to finding employment. As part of its ongoing commitment to help individuals prepare for and find work, Goodwill is partnering with Friendly House and DeVry, along with several local employers, to host a job fair on March 11.

The upcoming job fair will be held at DeVry University in Phoenix and will feature local employers looking to fill positions. The job fair is free and open to the public. Job seekers should dress professionally, bring a resume and be ready to talk with recruiters from companies who are seeking qualified candidates for various open positions. This is an opportunity to explain why they would be an asset to local, hiring companies.

Employers interested in recruiting during the fair should contact David Pye, Employment Specialist, at (602) 535-4170 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

WHAT: Job Fair hosted by Goodwill of Central Arizona, DeVry University and Friendly House.

WHO: Goodwill will host numerous Valley employers including:

• Bank of America
• Cox Communications
• 2010 Census
• Direct Alliance Corporation
• Henry and Harper
• Macayo’s Mexican Kitchen
• MDS Pharma
• OfficeMax
• Primerica
• Safelite
• Southwest Network
• Stream Global Services

WHEN: Thursday, March 11, 2010, 1-4 PM

WHERE: DeVry University, 2149 W. Dunlap Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85021

With 63 years of serving central Arizona’s communities, Goodwill of Central Arizona is one of the oldest and largest nonprofit agencies in Arizona. Our Commitment is to Put People to Work throughout Arizona by providing job training and employment services to those with vocational disadvantages and disabilities that can include mental and emotional barriers, physical disabilities, welfare dependency, illiteracy and age. In 2009, we served more than 25,000 youth and adults on their quest toward self-sufficiency and secured more than 6,700 employment opportunities. For more information on Goodwill of Central Arizona, visit www.goodwillaz.org.