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Rep. Sewell announces 13th Annual Job Fair

The job fair is free and open to the public.

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Thursday, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, AL-07, announced that she will host her 13th Annual Job Fair at the Bessemer Civic Center in Bessemer, Alabama on Thursday, August 8th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rep. Sewell’s largest constituent event of the year, the annual job fair connects job-seekers to employers and reflects her commitment to bringing opportunities directly to her constituents.

“Since coming to Congress, bringing jobs and economic opportunities directly to the people of Alabama’s 7th Congressional District has been my top priority,” said Rep. Sewell. “That’s why I’m thrilled to be bringing our job fair back to Bessemer, Alabama. This event is about ensuring that everyone has access to the resources they need to reach their God-given potential, and that begins with the dignity of a good-paying job.”

WHO: U.S. Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell, AL-07

WHAT: 13th Annual Job Fair

WHEN: Thursday, August 8, 2024 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. CST

WHERE: Bessemer Civic Center; 1130 9th Ave SW, Bessemer, AL 35022

The job fair is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged but not required. On-site registration will be available the day of the event. Constituents can pre-register on Rep. Sewell’s official website at sewell.house.gov/jobfair.

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This year’s event will feature employers from at least 10 industries including: Automotive, Restaurant and Food Management, Transportation and Construction, Hospitality and Retail, Health Services, Utilities and Telecommunications, Manufacturing and Production, Staffing Agencies, Government Agencies, and Law Enforcement. 

A full list of employers will be announced at a later date.

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