Congressman Ron Paul is pleased to collaborate with the community of Galveston for the Sixth Annual Oceans of Opportunities Job Fair. The free event will be held Feb. 23 and aims to connect job seekers with employers.

The Job Fair will be held Feb. 23 at the Galveston Island Convention Center, located at 5600 Seawall Blvd. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is free for both employers and job seekers. In order to participate, employers must register at www.wrksolutions.com/oceans.html.

Job seekers are encouraged to dress professionally and bring polished copies of their resume as some employers will be performing on-the- spot interviews. Additionally, Workforce Solutions will provide resume assistance and helpful hints for job seekers at the job fair.

“Job seekers should be prepared to provide a one or two minute ‘commercial’ regarding their skills and qualifications,” said Terri Simpton with Workforce Solutions. “This will maximize their experience at the job fair.”

Congressman Paul is eager to help his constituents in this capacity.  “Galveston County has an unemployment rate of 9.2 percent and the Gulf Coast Region is at 8.3 percent,” he said. “Our goal is to help bridge the gap and bring unemployment down.”

In 2010, more than 70 employers and over 1,400 job seekers participated in the Oceans of Opportunities Job Fair.  Healthcare, service, administration and several other fields were represented from companies in the Greater Houston area, Galveston and beyond.

The Oceans of Opportunities Job Fair is organized jointly by Congressman Ron Paul, the City of Galveston, the Galveston Chamber of Commerce, the Galveston Economic Development Partnership, UTMB and Workforce Solutions. 

For more information, log onto www.wrksolutions.com/oceans.html or call Workforce Solutions at (409) 949-9055.

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