WorkSource middle Georgia collaborates with city, CGTC to bring more opportunities for local job seekers

PERRY – WorkSource Middle Georgia and Central Georgia Technical College partnered with the city to bring another job fair April 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Perry Events Center.

The fair will feature 30 to 40 employers ranging from different industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, administration, hospitality and customer service. 

Companies at the event will include Perdue Farms, Gilmer Warehouse, Academy Warehouse, Walmart, Amazon and Houston Healthcare. 

Work Source Middle Georgia project manager Paul Allen recommends attendees dress professionally, bring a resume and an open mind. He also said a lot of the companies at the event will have online applications and they can apply ahead of time. 

“That way when they meet a recruiter, they can let them know they already applied and try to make an impression so perhaps they can pull their application,” Allen said. 

He also encourages people to email him at pallen@mgwib.com for a complete list of employers starting on April 15. 

As a project manager, Allen shares he works with the high-demand career initiative. He said the company has federal funds to help upscale the workforce and give more opportunities.

 Allen shared through Work Source, people have received commercial truck driving licenses, become registered nurses and recieved various licenses and certifications. 

He said that once they receive their credentials for their field, they will host events like the Job Fair to connect and utilize their new skills.

“We try to throw these events to help them connect and utilize their new skill to get a career, not just a job. We’re trying to raise the overall quality of life for our residents in middle Georgia,” Allen said.

He said their job fairs have been described as “having a vibe” and are unique compared to similar events. Allen said they have a food truck there, play music and do a live broadcast of the event. 

“We kind of just create an atmosphere of collaboration for networking. Our job fair is usually a result of a collaboration with multiple organizations, so I think that’s pretty unique,” Allen said.

He shared his tagline is trying to “collect talent with opportunity” and their goal is to bridge the skills gap in the area. Allen also shares they want to create a pipeline from occupational skills to employment.

“I hope it will be a boost economically and help to raise the quality of life for the job seekers, to land jobs and then also help our employers to find the productive workforce they need to grow their businesses, which also will give our economy a boost,” Allen said. 

For more information about WorkSource Middle Georgia and the event visit https://middlegaworks.com/.