Job fair begins Monday morning

Congressman Louie Gohmert and local organizations are readying for the upcoming East Texas Job Fair being held in Longview Monday morning.

The event has 60-plus employers registered who are seeking to fill more than 1,500 positions. This will be the second job fair hosted by Gohmert this month, the previous being held in Lufkin with almost 50 employers and more than 600 job seekers in attendance.

Monday's job fair is from 9 a.m. to noon at LeTourneau University's Solheim Arena, 2100 S. Mobberly Ave.

"Many here in East Texas are doing their best to cope during this difficult economic time, and we want to do everything we can to help them support themselves, their families, and their businesses," Gohmert said. "People need jobs, and as evidenced by the strong employer feedback we've received, there are job opportunities out there."

Gohmert's office is coordinating the event in conjunction with Workforce Solutions Gregg County, Longview Economic Development Corporation, East Texas Council of Governments and Longview Partnership. Admission is free for attendees, and job seekers with a range of backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to attend.

Employers and organizations registered to date are: 1st Choice Personnel, Advanced Temporaries, Inc., AFLAC, Aldo's Beauty Salon, American General Life & Accident, At Home Healthcare, Beauticontrol, Career Personnel, City of Longview, City of Nacogdoches, Community Care of Marshall, Community Healthcore, Convergys, Dallas Police Department, DFE Tech, East Texas Children's Therapy Services, East Texas Environmental Products, East Texas Radio Group, Eastman Chemical Company, Etelecare Global Solutions, Experience Works, Express Employment, Good Shepherd Medical Center, Gregg County.

Also, Highland Pines Nursing and Rehab, J&L Cash Depot, JLee's Party & Gift Store, Kelly Services, Kilpatrick Life Insurance Company, Kool Smiles Dentistry, KYTX-CBS 19, Longview Independent School District, Longview Police Dept., Longview Professional Staffing, Longview Regional Medical Center, Lowe's of Marshall, The Made Rite Company, Manpower of Longview/Kilgore, Orkin, Inc., Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc., Primerica Financial Services, Rent-ACenter, Social Security Administration, Spherion Staffing

Also, Stephen F. Austin State University, Subway, Suddenlink Communications, TCIM Services, Inc., TDCJ, Telco Plus Credit Union, Texas Highway Patrol, Texas National Guard, Turner Industries, Tyler Police Department, Tyler Professional Staffing, University of Phoenix, University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler, U.S. Army, U.S. Navy. U.S. Census Bureau, Waller Broadcasting, Willstaff Worldwide.

LeTourneau University, Kilgore College and Texas State Technical Colleges representatives will be on site to discuss opportunities regarding job training and continuing education. First Impression will also be present to provide helpful information for the interview process.

East Texas Center for Independent Living, Dept. of Assistive & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), and Communication Service for the Deaf (CSD) will provide information for job seekers and employees with disabilities.

For more information and maps, visit Rep. Gohmert's website at www.gohmert.house.gov or call his office toll free at 866-535-6302.