GCC Dansville to Host Job Fair

BATAVIA, NY (03/26/2015)(readMedia)-- Genesee Community College is pleased to partner with the Livingston County Chamber of Commerce for the annual Livingston County Job Fair. The event will be held at GCC's Dansville Campus Center on Thursday, April 23, 2015 from 12 noon to 3 p.m. GCC Dansville is located at 31 Clara Barton St. in Dansville. The job fair is free and open to the public.

This is the 19th year the Livingston County Job Fair Committee has put on the event, which provides jobseekers with the unique opportunity to speak directly with potential employers. "Most of the employers who come to the fair are seeking to fill both immediate and future openings," said Ryan Snyder, Livingston County Workforce Director.

Not only will job fair visitors be able to meet one-on-one with hiring managers, they will also have the opportunity to participate in workshops and learn about grant funding for career development.

"We're excited to host this job fair for our community," said Amy Churchfield, associate dean of GCC Dansville. "It's a great opportunity to explore employment openings and check out the programs we offer that could aid in career advancement or help people try something new."

Employers wanting to participate in the fair are asked to register with the Livingston County Chamber of Commerce at (585) 243-2222 or via email: sarah@livingstoncountychamber.com.

For more information, contact Livingston County Workforce Director Ryan Snyder at (585) 243-7048, rsnyder@co.livingston.ny.us or GCC Marketing Communications Associate Director Donna Rae Sutherland at (585) 343-0055 ext. 6616, or via email: dsutherland@genesee.edu.

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