Anyone looking for a job or wanting career development opportunities should attend the Blount County Job Fair February 21 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Foothills Mall in Maryville. This event is open to the public and there is no charge to attend. Attendees are asked to utilize the entrance between Cancun Restaurant and TJ Maxx.
More than 50 employers, including Smith & Wesson and Amazon, are expected on site offering employment in the areas of healthcare, internet technology, hospitality, public services, construction, aviation, education, banking and more. Go to www.blountchamber.com/jobfair for a complete listing of employers.
“This is a great opportunity for potential employees to meet one-on-one with area companies or for anyone wanting to further their career,” said Jeff Muir, Blount Partnership communications director. “We have a variety of employers offering full-time or part-time employment.”
Additionally, the American Job Center at Alcoa will be on site to assist job seekers with training and educational opportunities, job searches, writing resumes and cover letters as well as doing research on prospective employers.
Sponsors of the event are GEAR Staffing, Amazon, Blackberry Farm, Massey Electric, Smokies Life, UT Federal Credit Union, @Work Personnel, Cherokee Millwright, Cirrus Aircraft, DENSO and Chick-fil-A.