Job seekers in the Coachella Valley and across the region will be able to explore career opportunities with more than 20 different agencies during the 30th annual Valley-Wide Employment Expo next month in Indio.
The free event will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 17 at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino’s Special Event Center, located at 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway.
With an estimated 32 job recruiters from numerous industries, participants will include Altura Credit Union, Coachella Valley Behavioral Health, Desert Arc, Entravision Palm Desert, Desert Preschool Academy, Eisenhower Health, Indio Police Department, Riverside County Superior Court, Walgreens and Riviera Resort and Spa.
In addition, free transportation can be provided from SunLine Transit Station, at 83255 CA-11, to the event by calling 760-863-7277. The deadline to register for the shuttle service must be made by Sept.12, organizers said.
On Sept. 11, pre-expo workshops will be held for job seekers looking for guidance on resumes and wardrobe advice.
An English workshop will take place from 10-11 a.m., and another at 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. A Spanish-speaking workshop will take place from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., and another from 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.
Both workshops will be held at Indio Workforce Development Center, located at 44-199 Monroe Street, room 402.
“Employment services counselors will be on had to assist with resumes and share tips on how to successfully navigate the expo. Additionally, Desert Best Friend’s Closet will provide advice on appropriate wardrobe choices to help attendees make a great impression,” according to an expo statement.
Registration for the expo can be made at desertjobexpo.com. Walk-in applicants will be welcomed.