REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. – To take advantage of the nation’s continuing economic recovery and to assist local businesses in helping them find employees as the summer tourism approaches, U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons, and U.S. Representative John Carney announced Wednesday that they will host a job fair on Monday, May 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center (229 Rehoboth Avenue) for those seeking jobs. This will be the third job fair hosted by the delegation this year.

Interested companies seeking to fill positions can contact Senator Coons’ office at 302-573-6345 or via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Businesses will be on hand at the fair to meet potential new employees, and only employers with positions to fill will be permitted to attend. Delawareans are encouraged to come dressed for success with resumes in hand.

“This job fair in Sussex County is an outstanding opportunity for all Delawareans, but particularly for those downstate, searching for jobs to connect with prospective employers,” Senator Carper said. “I encourage all looking to enter the workforce to attend this job fair and meet the dozens of companies looking to hire Delawareans. At every job fair I attend, I talk to employers who are hungry for qualified workers and ready to hire now. Fostering a nourishing environment for job creation in Delaware and across the country continues to be one of my top priorities.”

“Continuing to connect job seekers with businesses who are looking to hire is the most effective way to help people network and find employment,” Senator Coons said. “The Sussex County job fair brings area businesses together with job seekers from the region in hopes they can find good, steady jobs in their towns.”

“The economy is slowly improving, but there are still far too many Delawareans struggling to find jobs to support themselves and their families,” Congressman Carney said. “We’ve hosted two job fairs already this year and connected thousands of skilled job seekers with employers looking to hire.  We plan to build on this success in Rehoboth and help more Delawareans find job opportunities.”

Since 2011, the Congressional delegation has hosted 19 job fairs in Delaware, including six specifically for veterans.

For more information on how to participate as an employer or job seeker, please call Senator Coons’ office at 302-573-6345, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Pre-registration is not required.
 

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