Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia, Inc. (GIMG) is holding its Spring 2024 Career & Resource Expo at the Hub for Community Innovation, 631 Chafee Avenue from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on March 13.

The in-person event is open to job seekers and employers in our community. Numerous corporate, government, and nonprofit agencies will be on site to promote their jobs, internships, and career opportunities in a variety of fields.

Employers scheduled to be on-site include AAFES/The Exchange, All Ways Caring, AU Medical Center, Auben Realty, Augusta Richmond County, Augusta Staffing Associates & Job Shop Inc., Augusta Training Shop, Augusta University, Brandsmart USA, Coca-Cola UNITED, Columbia County School District, DayBreak Adult Care Services, Georgia Department Of Corrections, Goodwill of Middle GA & the CSRA, Kelly Education, Loop Recruiting, Manpower, Publix Super Markets Inc., Richmond County School System, Right At Home, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, Sevita/Georgia Mentor, Syensqo, and Waffle House.

Augusta Locally Grown, Easterseals East Georgia, Department of Public Health, Golden Harvest Food Bank, Helms Career Education, Helms College, Serenity Behavioral Health, and the Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia will provide additional resources and opportunities.

“Our Career & Resource Expo epitomizes Goodwill's commitment to nurturing our community's career development journey, now expanded to include essential resource organizations," stated Leah Pontani, Senior Vice President of Career Development. "Beyond facilitating connections between employers and job seekers, this event underscores our dedication to empowering individuals by providing the tools and support necessary to establish their ability to succeed, fostering brighter futures for both themselves and our CSRA communities."

In the last five years, GIMG served more than 79,000 people, placed 31,000+ people into competitive employment, and had a $11.6 million positive economic impact on the 35 Georgia and South Carolina counties it serves.

Job seekers should bring a resume and two forms of identification for on-the-spot interviews and hiring. Those who need assistance with their resumes or interview skills before the event should visit their local Goodwill Job Connection Career Center. Find a location at www.goodwillworks.org.