Employers connect with job-seekers at fair

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Goosby said. “This job fair is the perfect place for job seekers and employers to connect, and I am happy that we were able to create such an environment for success.”

MTA-Long Island Rail Road, Northwell, Canon USA, UPS and NYU Langone also took part.

“We believe that we made a lot of successful job matches at the fair, and plan to host more in the future,” Carini said. “We have a close partnership with the Village of Freeport and Mayor Kennedy, and we chose the Freeport Recreation Center due to its central location and easy access off the Meadowbrook Parkway.”

The Town of Hempstead usually holds two job fairs annually and considering having a two-day event scheduled for either September or October.

“There’s always people struggling to find jobs, and sometimes it’s hard to find the employers that match with those jobs.” Carini said. “Job fairs provide a great opportunity for job seekers to network, hand in their resumes, and speak to employers.”

Residents looking for job opportunities and employment support are can explore the range of services provided by the HempsteadWorks program. From career planning and counseling to vocational training programs and computer skills workshops, HempsteadWorks offers a suite of resources for job seekers. It also provides access to online job banks, referrals to partner agencies, and career development literature and computers.