Free job fair offered

NEWTON — Area residents are invited to jump start their job search at a Career and Job Fair at Project Self-Sufficiency on Wednesday, Nov. 13, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Job seekers, those who need assistance with job search techniques, and people who need help navigating their current workplace are encouraged to attend. Job search strategies and other topics will be highlighted at a workshop, and representatives from local businesses and schools will be on hand to promote job openings and educational opportunities.

he Career and Job Fair is free and open to the public; no registration is required. Project Self-Sufficiency is located at 127 Mill St. in Newton.

“The Career and Job Fair will offer those who are currently seeking work the opportunity to network with other job seekers, get leads on employment opportunities and gain the skills and confidence necessary to land their next job,” said Project Self-Sufficiency Career Center Coordinator Mary Lee. “A new year is on the horizon, and what better way to start then with a new job?”

In addition to information tables hosted by area employers, the Career and Job Fair will host a workshop designed to assist participants with their job search techniques. Interested participants are encouraged to bring along their resume.

Employers expected to be on hand to discuss job openings include Capital Care, Compassionate Care, De Vry University, Lakeland Bank, Lowe’s, New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, New Jersey Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, SCARC, Sussex County Community College, TeleSearch Staffing Solutions, ThorLabs, Trans Options, and others.

For more information about the Career and Job Fair, or to find out more about the programs and services offered by Project Self-Sufficiency, call 973-940-3500, or visit www.projectselfsufficiency.org.