New Year, New Job Opportunities- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Atlanta Alumnae Chapter Career Fair January 25

In response to the current economic crisis and a stressed labor market, the Atlanta Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., is bringing together jobseekers with companies who seek their talents. On Wednesday, January 25, 2012 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the Greenbriar Mall, upper level, 2841 Green briar Parkway, Atlanta, 30331, employers will meet and interview hundreds of job seekers.

Titled, “Uniting Talent with Opportunity,” the Career Fair is part of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority’s national initiative to respond to national economic conditions such as high unemployment, threats to Social Security and the widening gap between people with wealth and people in poverty. The event is being organized by the sorority’s Economic Development Committee chaired by Dr. Priscilla Oliver and Bobbie Gary.

Participation in the fair is free and open to all businesses, jobseekers and those who may be searching for new opportunities.  Space is limited and employers who wish to participate may obtain a registration form by contacting Antionette Waits at (404)272-6447 or by sending an email to: deltanetworkingonfridays@gmail.com to register.

     Area schools and universities and other educational organizations will also be present to distribute information about programs to participants interested in furthering their education, enhancing current skills or interested in learning new skills.

     Jobseekers should arrive early and bring several copies of their resumes.  Dress is business attire.

     Jobs are being offered in the fields of healthcare, manufacturing, IT, sales, retail, financial, engineering, government, education, telecommunications, professional, administrative and many more.  A partial list of employers confirmed to participate includes:

WedMD

Coca-Cola

City of Atlanta

Prudential

Home Depot

Wells Fargo

Fulton County Health Department

Atlanta Police Department

Atlanta Fire Department

Pharmaceutical Sales

Northside Hospital

Piedmont Hospital

US Army

US Navy

US Coast Guard

USPS

Clark-Atlanta University

Bed Bath and Beyond

Atlanta Public Schools

Kroger

Department of Transportation

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