Lower Manhattan Spring 2009 Job Fair News Update

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March 26th, 2009
The Lower Manhattan Spring 2009 Job Fair has been gaining a lot of attention this week due to our citywide outreach efforts.  Job Fair flyers have been distributed by our wonderful volunteers throughout Lower Manhattan and even more have been distributed electronically through our network of friends and supporters.  Calls are coming in non-stop with questions about the Job Fair.  If you have a question or would like more information, please call us at 212-941-0041 EXT. 309 and leave us a message.  We will update the information on our message system on an ongoing basis so check back often.

March 30th, 2009
Employers participating in the Lower Manhattan Spring 2009 Job Fair keep increasing!  Companies like Con Edison, National Grid, Time Warner Cable, the NYC Fire Department, Police Cadet Corps, HSBC Bank, 95.5 WPLJ, Aflac, Metlife and many others are participating.  These great companies will be bringing over 500 career opportunities with them so be sure to come early and be prepared for on the spot interviews.  If you need help with writing or improving your resume, contact us to make an appointment for our resume writing workshop.  Spaces are limited so reserve your spot in the workshop today.  There are only 17 days until the Job Fair. 

April 1st, 2009
Response to our resume writing workshops has been tremendous! We helped over 11 people with their resumes today. Appointments are filling up fast for future sessions so be sure to call and reserve your seat soon. New employers such as Verizon Wireless, Office of Court Interpreting Services, MTA Railroad and Primerica Financial have also registered to be part of the Job Fair. As our list of employers grow so too the number of job opportunities available. The Lower Manhattan Spring 2009 Job Fair is only 15 days away so get your resumes ready and start working on how you will sell yourself to the employers.

April 3rd, 2009
Here is a breakdown of what industries are going to be present at the Lower Manhattan Spring 2009 Job Fair. We have one company from the Transportation, Warehouse & Storage industry, along with a handful from the Information, Telecommunications & Communications industry. A couple of Utility companies, including our Premium Sponsor National Grid, will also be participating. Companies from the Education, Health and Human Services sector comprise our biggest industry, with fifteen employers. There are also five representatives from Finance, six from Government and a few from Manufacturing and Non-Profit industries. If you are targeting a specific industry, be sure to make your resume reflect your skills and qualifications. Remember, if you want to write or improve your resume, you can sign up for our resume writing workshops. People are making appointments and coming in on a daily basis. For more information please call 212 941-0041 EXT. 309 or come in to our information sessions on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 9:30 AM at 165 Eldridge Street. Act fast. The Lower Manhattan Spring 2009 Job Fair is only 2 weeks away.

April 7th, 2009
With the Lower Manhattan Spring 2009 Job Fair just 10 days away things are really picking up steam. Employers are finalizing their preparations for representing their companies at the fair and we are also busy preparing maps for job seekers to easily identify the booths they want to target. Everything is falling into place and we are working hard to ensure that the job fair will be beneficial to both employers and job seekers. Remember resume workshops are still available to those who need it. No one will be allowed in without resumes.

April 10th, 2009
The Lower Manhattan Spring 2009 Job Fair is exactly one week away.  Final preparations are being made to ensure the best possible experience for both employers and job seekers.  All employers attending the job fair have been finalized.  Here is the list of all employers and their industries participating in the event.

The Press Conference for the Lower Manhattan Spring 2009 Job Fair will be held Tuesday, April 14th, 2009 at CPC Central Office at 1:00 PM.  For further information concerning the Press Conference, contact Cindy Liu, Outreach Specialist, at 212 941-0041 EXT. 505.

April 15th, 2009
With the Lower Manhattan Spring 2009 Job Fair just two days away, all attendees have been confirmed and all plans have been finalized. A press conference was held yesterday at our Central Office to promote the event through various media outlets throughout Lower Manhattan. Special guests included New York State Senator Daniel Squadron, a representative from Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer’s office, a representative from the Public Advocate Office and a member of the NYC Business Solutions Center. Press in attendance included Sing Tao Newspaper, Sino TV, Ntdtv.com, Ming Pao, Epoch Times, and World Journal.

Click Here for a video of the press conference from Ntdtv.com.

EMPLOYER FACT SHEET

• Health & Human Services – 234
• Government - 123
• Finance - 45
• Transportation - 31
• Information, Telecommunication & Communication - 30
• Educational  - 20
• Utility – n/a

• Less than $15,000 annually - 6
• $15,000 - $25,000 annually - 12
• $25,000 - $40,000 annually - 23
• $45,000 - $60,000 annually - 14
• $60,000 - $80,000 annually - 4
• More than $80,000 annually - 3

1. Account Representative (FT & PT)
2. Administrative Assistant
3. Assistant Manager
4. Bank Tellers
5. Building Management Specialist
6. Building Service
7. Business Sales
8. Case Coordinator
9. Case Workers
10. Clerical Support
11. Client Services Specialist
12. Computer Technology
13. Contract Specialist
14. Customer Service Call Center
15. Dietary Aide
16. Direct Care Workers
17. Estheticians
18. Financial Advisors
19. Financial Representatives
20. Fire Protection Inspectors
21. Home Care Attendants
22. Home Health Aide
23. Human Resources Specialist
24. Information Technology
25. Inside Sales
26. Insurance Sales Agent (FT & PT)
27. Internship with NYPD (Paid)
28. Interpreters in all languages (Per Diem)
29. IT Support (Part-time)
30. Jr. Account Purchasing
31. Licensed Practical Nurse
32. Marketing Internship (FT & PT)
33. Mason
34. Master Control Operator
35. Medical Specialist
36. Massage Therapist
37. Nail Technicians
38. Network Engineer
39. Nurse Supervisor
40. Personal Care Aide
41. Radio Maintainer
42. Realty Specialist
43. Recruiters
44. Registered Nurse
45. Retail Sales/Coordinator
46. Sales Representative
47. Senior Administrative Assistant
48. Social Workers
49. Spa Technicians-Licensed
50. Special Education Teachers
51. Speech Language Pathologist
52. Teachers / Instructors
53. Welders
54. WIP Specialist