Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Senator Addabbo to Host Annual Job Fair


At Senator Addabbo's 4th Job Fair held at The Shops at Atlas Park in October 2011 in Glendale, thousands of people from around the metro area attended to explore job opportunities with over 100 potential employers. During the event, the senator discussed the state of the economy with local job seekers as he handed out the list of employers/recruiters inside.
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Free Public Event Will Be Held at Resorts World NY

On October 19, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., New York State Senator Joseph Addabbo, Jr. will host his annual job fair at Resorts World NY (RWNY) at Aqueduct Racetrack, 110-00 Rockaway Blvd., South Ozone Park.

The event will take place indoors and attendees are urged to dress in business attire and bring copies of resumes. Over 150 potential employers are expected to be on hand.

The workshop schedule includes:  11 a.m. - How to Successfully Work a Job Fair; 12 p.m. - How to Use Social Media to Find a Job; and 1 p.m. - Preparing for a Career Change.

Free parking will be available and the location is wheelchair accessible.  

Here are several travel routes to the racetrack:

Take the Far Rockaway A-train to Aqueduct/No. Conduit Avenue station and walk to track, or take the RWNY shuttle bus to casino entrance, which runs every 15 minutes.

Take the Q 11 bus on Woodhaven Boulevard to Liberty Avenue. stop, then the Q 7 east to RWNY at Aqueduct.  

Take the Q 7 bus along Sutter Avenue and Rockaway Boulevard to RWNY at Aqueduct.

Take the Q 37 from Union Turnpike via 111th Street to RWNY at Aqueduct.

Take the Q 41 from Howard Beach or Jamaica Avenue to the Centreville & Rockaway Boulevard stop, and walk east to racetrack & casino entrance.  

Check online at here for more specific public transit directions.

For more information, driving directions, or if you would like to attend, contact either of Senator Addabbo’s district offices:  Howard Beach at 718-738-1111 or Middle Village at 718-497-1630.

Photo courtesy of the office of Senator Joseph Addabbo, Jr. 

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