There’s still time to get resumes, applications ready for these late-August events
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Late-August job fairs will offer Inland residents and potential employers a chance to meet in Norco, Pomona and Victorville.googleoff: allgoogleon: all
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Aug. 20, Victorville: The High Desert Regional Job Fair, San Bernardino County Fairgrounds, Victorville. Sponsored in part by the San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board, last year’s event had 1,325 job seekers ages 18-65 and more than 700 job offerings, the board said in a release.googleoff: allgoogleon: all
Details: Also dubbed “Local Jobs for Local Residents,” the fair will run from 9 a.m. to noon in Building 6 at the fairgrounds, 14800 7th St. Victorville. Job seekers should come with a resume and ready for face-to-face meetings with potential employers. There is no cost for employers or job seekers.googleoff: allgoogleon: all
Deadline: To get a free booth, employers need to register by Aug. 18. Contact Jenny De La Mora of the Workforce Investment Board at 909-383-9938 or jdelamora@wdd.sbcounty.gov ; also Vanessa Gilmore, vgilmore@wdd.sbcounty.gov or 909-387-9851.googleoff: allgoogleon: all
Deadline Part II: Priority entrance at 8 a.m. for job seekers who register early. Visit America’s Job Center of California in Victorville at 17310 Bear Valley Road, Suite 109, or call 1-800-451-5627.googleoff: allgoogleon: all
Aug. 26, Norco: SilverLakes Hiring Event, Norco College. SilverLakes Equestrian and Sports Park will be seeking to fill more than 50 positions, including bookkeeping, concessions, cashiers, facilities maintenance, food service and security, according to a release.googleoff: allgoogleon: all
Details: Interviews start at 9 a.m. at Norco College’s Center for Student Success, second floor, upper lounge. 2011 Third St., Norco. Applicants must be 18 years or older. Bring a completed application (see below) and resume. Must have a high school diploma or GED, and available to work flexible schedules that include holidays and weekends. Some positions require a drug screening and/or background check. Retail or customer service experience is preferred, but the company says it also has entry-level positions. No cost to applicants.googleoff: allgoogleon: all
Getting started: For more information about the event or getting applications, contact Debbie Yopp at dyopp@silverlakespark.com or go to www.silverlakespark.com.googleoff: allgoogleon: all
Deadline: Candidates are expected to arrive with a completed application.googleoff: allgoogleon: all
Aug. 28, Pomona: Pathways to Success - Hiring Fest. The San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board partners with Goodwill of Southern California and others for this event.googleoff: allgoogleon: all
Details: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Village @ Indian Hill, 1460 E. Holt Blvd., Suite 4, Pomona. What’s different is that job seekers will be screened first to match the needs of prospective employers. Only pre-qualified applicants will be admitted for interviews. Organizers say the goal is a high success rate. No cost to participants.googleoff: allgoogleon: all
Getting started: Contact Curtis Compton at 909-215-7255 or ccompton@wdd.sbcounty.gov to register. googleoff: allgoogleon: all
Deadlines: Must register by Aug. 25