Community Corner

Greenwich Workforce Coalition To Hold Job Fair

Several area businesses need workers.


 

The Greenwich Department of Social Services is partnering with local agencies to sponsor a job fair to be held at Greenwich Town Hall next week.

The session will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 20.    Local employers with job openings will be at Town Hall, 101 Field Point Rd., to meet with job seekers. Some of the employers scheduled to attend are The Hyatt Regency Greenwich, The Hilton Stamford Hotel, CLP Resources, Edgehill, Express Employment, Bimbo Bakeries, Cerebral Palsy of Westchester, The Osborn, Doubletree by Hilton, Patriot National Bank, and The Town of Greenwich.

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Those interested should register in advance by calling (203) 622-3831.

Family Centers and Jewish Family Service provide vocational and employment services to members of the community and work collaboratively with GDSS. These agencies are part of the Greenwich WorkForce Development Group. The WorkForce Development Group was initiated by GDSS to bring together employment and vocational training agencies to coordinate efforts to improve employment opportunities for residents. 

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The Greenwich Department of Social Services assists clients by referring to vocational training programs and offering financial assistance to defray the cost of tuition, transportation, and child care.  “We are delighted to be able to collaborate with Family Centers, Jewish Family Service, and the other active workforce partners on this, our third Greenwich Career Fair. Putting job seekers in touch with employers helps to fulfill our mission to encourage Social Services clients to become self-sufficient” said Dr. Alan Barry, Department Commissioner.  

Those interested should note that parking near Town Hall is limited and use of public transportation is encouraged. 


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