MIRAMAR JOB FAIR FEATURED 50 TOP RATED COMPANIES & OVER

2,000 JOB SEEKERS

City of Miramar hosted its annual Job Fair on Thursday, May 11th at the Miramar Cultural Center The event attracted top companies like Amazon, Seminole Hard Rock Casino, Spirit Airlines, Sam’s Club, and Tropical Financial Credit Union, to name a few In all, over 50 companies were on hand for job seekers The Job Fair was sponsored by WSVN-7 and CareerSource Broward and feature workshops and career counselling Some of the companies also offered opportunities to Veterans, seniors looking for part-time employment as well as special needs individuals

Applicants were encouraged to have an updated copy of their resumes ready and be prepared for one-on-one interviews with hiring managers from participating companies Paid internship positions were available through the Waste Pro Apprenticeship Program for persons aged 18-26, with available positions of Driver Trainees and Diesel Technicians ready for those that apply

Vice Mayor, Alexandra P Davis who hosted the event stated, “It is very important for us to showcase to our residents the kinds of job and career opportunities we have in Miramar and surrounding cities Many times, folks will leave and go elsewhere, looking for jobs, not realizing the top companies and industries we literally have in our own backyard This year we opened this Job Fair to include onsite interviewing and on the spot hiring. Some of the job opportunities included sign-on bonus, full time, part-time, workshops and apprenticeship programs ”

The City of Miramar is committed to keeping its residents employed This commitment also extends to residents who are unable to secure employment due to their criminal background and some companies offered 2nd chance opportunities to those residents The Miramar Police Department has activated its PRIME Unit (Preventing Repeat Incarceration through Monitoring and Enforcement) which assists previously incarcerated individuals with building their resumes, offering computer access, and finding meaningful employment.

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