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Congressman Lacy Clay

Representing the 1st District of Missouri

Thousands of Job Seekers Flock to Clay's 8th Annual Career Fair, Over 100 Top Employers Greet Huge, Hopeful Crowds

June 11, 2013
Press Release

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STEVEN ENGELHARDT (314) 504-4029

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  TUESDAY,  6.11.13

Thousands of Job Seekers Flock to Clay’s 8th Annual Career Fair

Over 100 Top Employers Greet Huge, Hopeful Crowds

Even before he opened the doors to his 8th annual Career Fair, Congressman Wm. Lacy Clay (D) Missouri, and his special guest, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D) California, greeted a line of eager job seekers that stretched for several blocks outside of the Emerson Performance Center at historic Harris-Stowe State University in midtown St. Louis. By the end of the event, more than 5,000 guests had come through the doors.

“The incredible community response exceeded my greatest hopes for this year’s Career Fair,”said the Congressman. “I was especially pleased to see the great attitudes of our job seekers who were ready to make the most of this wonderful opportunity. As the economy continues to recover, unemployment and underemployment remains a huge issue in the First Congressional District, and my Career Fair directly addresses that urgent need.”

Job seekers were able to meet with over 100 top St. Louis employers, including:the Boeing Company; Ameren; BJC Healthcare Systems; Alberici Construction: World Wide Technology; Centene; Best Buy; Clear Channel Communications; CBS Radio Group; Emmis Communications; the U.S. Marshal Service; the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Edward Jones, St. Louis Community Credit Union, and many other fine firms.

For the sixth consecutive year, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management joined the Career Fair lineup by providing a one-stop shop for interested job seekers to learn about, and apply for, thousands of federal jobs, worldwide. 

Congressman Clay’s annual Career Fair was presented with the invaluable help and support of Harris-Stowe State University, and all of our outstanding vendor partners.  We thank them for their participation and we look forward to Career Fair ‘2014.

 

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Issues: 
Economy