Manufacturing-job expo set for March 16 - Feb. 27, 2006

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Media contacts: Peg Waldron, 509-532-3134
Bill Tarrow, 360-902-9376

SPOKANE – WorkSource Spokane is partnering with local manufacturing firms to find qualified candidates for more than 50 jobs. 

A special job exposition is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 16, at the University of Phoenix, 8775 E. Mission Ave., in Spokane. 

More than 20 firms will be at the fair.  Representatives will be recruiting for engineers, managers, buyers, production workers, machinists, machine operators, welders, warehouse workers, customer service representatives and administrative support positions.

“We’re expecting a wide array of businesses at the expo,” said Mollie Patshkowski, a business representative for WorkSource Spokane.  “The potential for new and exciting careers in the manufacturing industry couldn’t be better.”

Job seekers should bring copies of their resume and arrive prepared to interview with recruitment specialists. Admission is free. 

WorkSource is a partnership of business, government agencies, colleges and non-profits that offer career services for job seekers and business. 

For additional information about the expo or WorkSource services, contact WorkSource Spokane at (509) 532-3186 or visit the WorkSource Web site at www.workspokane.org. 

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