Channel 2 Will Air a Career Special, March 11
Channel 2 WSB-TV partners with the Georgia Department of Labor to help local job seekers take charge of their careers. The Career Expo takes place on Wednesday, March 11, beginning at 4 p.m. at the Georgia World Congress Center. Then, at 8 p.m. Channel 2 will televise a prime time special, Path 2 Recovery. The “live” program will broadcast from the floor of the World Congress Center. WSB-TV’s Family 2 Family project and its partners, Northside Hospital, Scana Energy, AirTran Airways and Kroger, sponsor the special.
Career Expo & Job Fair
The Georgia Department of Labor has organized a Career Expo and Job Fair featuring more than 75 employers hiring to fill current job openings. In addition, other employers will be discussing career opportunities with their companies. Job seekers should bring information on their work history, up-dated resumes, be prepared to fill out company applications, and dress appropriately to interview for current job openings.
Job seekers will have access to more than 100 computers that can be used for online job search and resume preparation. Those needing a new resume will be able to consult one-on-one with certified resume advisors and print copies of the resume. A series of workshops will be presented throughout the event on such topics as how to make informed career decisions and how to better handle personal finances after a job loss. Several two-and-four-year public and private educational institutions and technical college representatives will provide information about education and training opportunities.
Assistive technology will be provided and extensive information will be available from certified vocational counselors to help people with disabilities succeed in the workplace.
Prime Time Program
Beginning at 8 p.m., Channel 2 Action News anchors Monica Pearson, John Pruitt, and Jovita Moore will host the special, Path 2 Recovery. The program includes stories about Georgians coping with job loss and career transition, resources available to everyone, and will shadow attendees going through the Expo. Career-savvy expert Tory Johnson, contributor to ABC’s Good Morning America, brings her expertise to the coverage, joining John, Monica and Jovita in the special.
State Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond said, “We are pleased to partner with WSB-TV to inform job seekers and employers about resources available to assist them during these difficult times. This event will help lay the foundation for a return to economic growth and prosperity in our state.”
“Our role in the partnership is to use the power of Channel 2 to get the word out to the community. There are things you can do to navigate through this new economy,” said Bill Hoffman, vice president and general manager for Channel 2 and wsbtv.com. “The prime time program delivers that information to people who were unable to attend the Expo.
Special Phone Bank
Channel 2 will open its phone bank between 4-9 p.m. Experts will answer caller’s career and finance questions. The call-in number is: 404-897-2222.
OTHER INFORMATION:
WSBTV.COM
Details on the career workshop, directions, reduced rate parking information
A complete list of employers participating at the workshop
Links to useful job resources, financial aid, and unemployment benefits
Log on to www.wsbtv.com for extended coverage and to watch the hour special on demand
Career Workshop, 4-9 p.m.
WHO: WSB-TV, Channel 2 and the Georgia Department of Labor
WHAT: Career Workshop
WHEN: March 11, 2009
TIME: 4-9 p.m.
Live Special, Path 2 Recovery at 8 p.m.
WHO: Monica Pearson, John Pruitt, and Jovita Moore
WHAT: “Path 2 Recovery” a Family 2 Family special
WHEN: March 11, 2009
TIME: 8-9 p.m.
Labels: Atlanta, career expo, Georgia, georgia department of labor, job fair, path 2 recovery
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