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County Jobs Expo Set for Thursday

Delaware County Council is hosting a Jobs Expo Thursday at Springfield Country Club.

is partnering with several county agencies and employers to host the 2011 Access to Jobs Expo on Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Springfield Country Club, 400 W. Sproul Road, Springfield.

Representatives from several companies in the county will be present, looking for motivated individuals to fill their employment needs.

Penn State Brandywine, Aqua America, Fair Acres, Walmart, Community Transit, Values Into Action, AAA School of Trucking, Monarch Staffing, Prudential Fox & Roach are a few of the companies that will be in attendance.

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More than 500 job seekers attended last year's event.

DCTMA will provide free round-trip transportation to the Jobs Expo for residents of the Chester area. Shuttles will run from Chester Community Hospital and the Chester Transportation Center to the Springfield Country Club. To reserve a seat on the shuttle call DCTMA at 610-892-9440. The shuttle schedule is available online at www.dctma.org.

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Frank Carey, director of the county Office of Employment and Training (OET), said job seekers should bring copies of their resume and be prepared to complete applications on site.

"It’s important for people to dress professionally, to make a great first impression with their attire and attitude," Carey said. "It’s also important for job seekers to come to the fair ready with questions about the various companies and positions available."

The Jobs Expo is being organized by the Delaware County Transportation Management Association (DCTMA) in partnership with County Council, the Delaware County Workforce Investment Board, the County Office of Employment and Training, the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce. Sponsors also include Delaware County Community College, Fair Acres, Goodwill Industries of Delaware and Delaware County and Harrah’s Chester Casino and Racetrack.

For more information, visit the Delaware County website at www.co.delaware.pa.us and go the Office of Employment and Training department. Or visit www.delcoworks.org.


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