Goodwill to Hold Career Fair in Augusta
Thursday, October 13th, 2022
Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia, Inc. (GIMG) is holding the CSRA Fall 2022 Career Fair at Edgar’s Above Broad at 699 Broad Street in Augusta, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on October 17. The in-person event is open to job seekers and employers in our community and will host numerous corporate, government, and nonprofit agencies to promote their seasonal jobs, internships, and career opportunities in a variety of fields. Employers and community resources scheduled to be on-site include Teleperformance, John Deere, Coca-Cola, Augusta University, as well as career and education services through Goodwill, Job Connection, and Helms College.
“Our career fairs are one of the ways we fulfill our mission to help people build lives and strengthen our community,” said Leah Pontani, senior vice president of career development. “We’re not only creating an opportunity for employers to connect with job seekers; we are showing how Goodwill is a partner in the entire career development journey, from education to staffing services.”
In the last five years GIMG served more than 69,000 people, placed 28,000+ people into competitive employment, and had a $952 million positive economic impact on the 35 Georgia and South Carolina counties it serves.
Job seekers should come with a resumé́ and two forms of identification for on-the-spot interviews and hiring. Free parking is available in the parking garage. Entrance to the garage is on the corner of 7th Street and Reynolds. Edgar's Above Broad is on the third level.
Job seekers who need assistance with their resume or interview skills prior to the event should visit their local Goodwill Job Connection Career Center.
Thank you to career fair Gold Sponsor, Teleperformance, whose support empowers our mission and provides businesses exposure to job seekers and the community. Employers interested in participating in the job fair can register here: https://www.goodwillworks.org/fall-2022-career-fair/