The City of Long Beach, in a partnership stepping up with the United States Probation and Pretrial Services Office, is laying out the welcome mat for individuals on the lookout for a fresh start in their professional lives. Announced for Wednesday, Aug. 20, "New Horizons: A Career Fair for Second Chances" is an event designed to assist those reentering the workforce, especially those emerging from the criminal justice system. The career fair is set to unfold from 9 a.m. to noon at the Long Beach Workforce Innovation Network Adult Career Services Center, noted by a press release on the city's official website.
Open to the public, at no cost, the event encourages attendees to RSVP online. Tailored to provide a launchpad for justice-involved individuals, it is an avenue to connect with potential employers and learn about services that could pave the way to gainful employment. As detailed in the press release, the career fair will not just be offering job prospects but will also feature resources, including mental health support, healthcare, and housing services.
A wide array of organizations and employers are pitching in for the event. A few of the participating entities include International Paper, the Long Beach City College Justice Scholars Program, and Women In Non-Traditional Employment Roles, among others. These collaborators are eager to extend opportunities that could lead to significant turning points in the lives of those who have experienced the pitfalls of the past and are striving for better futures.
For further inquiry or information about the career fair, Jennifer Angeles Weyh, Business Engagement Specialist with the Long Beach Economic Development Department, stands ready to answer at 562.570.4705 or via email at [email protected]. Chelsey Magallon, the Public Affairs Officer for the department, will be handling media inquiries and can be reached at 562.570.3863 or [email protected], as noted by the press release.
