U.S. Congressman LOUIE GOHMERT: Proudly Serving the First District of Texas

Dozens of employers are seeking to fill positions that East Texas job seekers will have the opportunity to apply for at Congressman Louie Gohmert’s upcoming East Texas Job Fair at Stephen F. Austin State University on July 8. The number of employers participating is expected to grow as more businesses and entities hear about the fair and understand how many talented potential employees will be attending. Hiring employers still have time to register their business or entity for the free job fair, and job seekers with a range of background and experiences are encouraged to attend.

Updated Information on Rep. Gohmert’s Nacogdoches Job Fair:
Thursday, July 8, 10AM-2PM

Location: NACOGDOCHES, Stephen F. Austin State University– William R. Johnson Coliseum, 700 E. College Street, Nacogdoches, TX 75962

Employers Registered as of 6/29/10: 1st Choice Personnel, Basic Energy Services, Burke Center, CBS-19 TV, City of Nacogdoches, Department of Family and Protective Services, Etech, Inc., Exceptional Home Care, Good Shepherd Medical Center, Interquest Detection Canines Northeast Texas, Kool Smiles, Lufkin State Supported Living Center, Manpower, Mary Kay, MTC-East Texas Treatment Facility, Pilgrims Pride, Rent-A-Center, Russell and Sons Construction, Co., Sadler's Smokehouse, Ltd., Securitas Security Services, Shoe Carnival, Suddenlink Communications, Texas Department of Criminal Justice - Parole Division, Texas Veterans Commission, Tyson Foods, Inc., University of Phoenix and Veva J. Hawkins CPA.

*In cooperation with Deep East Texas Council of Governments, Stephen F. Austin State University, and Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas.

Rep. Gohmert stated, “Our country’s economy and many East Texans have done some struggling. That is why I am joining with some others to host two Job Fairs in East Texas to bring together businesses that need employees and people looking for jobs. My office and partnering organizations are dedicated to making these events as successful as possible, which will require active participation from both employers and job seekers. All types of employers and job seekers with a range of experiences are welcome to attend these free events. East Texas has a diverse job market and strong workforce, and I hope these fairs will help bring the two together to benefit the economic health of East Texas and its citizens.”

Employer participation and job seeker admission are FREE. Employers can register online at www.gohmert.house.gov; job seekers do not need to RSVP. For more information, please call Rep. Louie Gohmert’s office toll free at (866)535-6302.