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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Thursday,  5.17.12

Clay’s 7th Annual Career Fair Will Feature Over 100 Top Employers

Thousands of Eager Job Seekers Expected to Attend St. Louis’ Biggest Free Career Fair- Monday, June 4^th at Harris-Stowe State University

-ST.LOUIS- Congressman Lacy Clay (D) Missouri will present his 7^th Annual First District Career Fair on Monday, June 4^th from 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at Harris-Stowe State University’s Emerson Physical Education & Performing Arts Center located at 3026 Laclede Avenue.  This unique jobs event will feature over 100 of the St. Louis area’s top employers, and it’s absolutely free.

“My top priority is aligning my constituents with opportunities for employment.” said the Congressman.”Our Career Fair is St. Louis’ biggest and best jobs event.  We will feature over 100 companies from all sectors of the region’s economy, along with great job opportunities with federal, state and local government agencies.”  The Congressman added, “Last year, over 5,000 job seekers attended.  I would advise guests to arrive early, dress for success and have your printed and electronic resumes ready.”

For those interested in public service, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management will provide a one-stop shop for interested job seekers to learn about, and apply for thousands of federal jobs, worldwide.

Among the top St. Louis employers who will be on hand are: the Boeing Company; Express Scripts; BJC Healthcare Systems; World Wide Technology; Centene Corporation; Wells Fargo Advisors;; Best Buy; Macy’s; UPS, Enterprise Holdings; Harrah’s; Ameristar; Schnucks Markets; Hardees Food System and many others.

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