Reminder: job fair in Duluth seeks to fill thousands of jobs

Plans for a job fair organized by U.S. Rep. Carolyn Bourdeaux, D-Suwanee, has grown since first announced and now expects to attract more than 70 businesses looking to fill over 3,000 job positions.

The job fair will take place 1-4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 13 in Hall A at the Gas South Convention Center (formerly Infinite Energy Center), 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway in Duluth. Job seekers are encouraged to wear business casual attire and bring copies of their resume/CV.

Additional information and to register in advance to attend this free event: www.tinyurl.com/DuluthJobFair8-2021.

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