FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 23, 2002
Contact: Andrew Munoz
714.567.7370
OC JOB FAIR TO BOOST
ECONOMIC RECOVERY
(Santa Ana) Employers can register for
free exhibition space at the first Orange County Economic
Recovery Job Fair scheduled for noon to 6 p.m., February
27 at the Anaheim Convention Center located at 800 W.
Katella Avenue. Exhibit spaces should be reserved by January
31.
The job and resource fair to help put Orange County back
to work is free to both exhibitors and attendees. As an
extra incentive to register, exhibitors will receive a
complementary lunch and parking pass for participating.
Responding to Orange County layoffs last year that totaled
more than 10,000 workers, the Workforce Investment Boards
(WIBs) of Orange County, Anaheim and Santa Ana collaborated
with community service agencies, faith-based and non-profit
organizations to develop a resource job fair for displaced
workers. The WIBs are responsible for economic and workforce
development.
"By helping workers to once more find productive
employment, we can build an even stronger Orange County
economy," said Cynthia P. Coad, Chair, Orange County
Board of Supervisors. "The Orange County Economic
Recovery Job Fair will be an important part of the recovery
process."
In addition to providing job seekers the opportunity to
meet employers, information about core support service
programs will be provided. Representatives from County
agencies, faith-based and non-profit organizations will
explain the process of obtaining assistance for available
support services such as subsidized child care, food stamps,
job training, and debt-management counseling.
Representatives from job training programs and community
colleges will also be on hand to explain the process of
enrollment, registration and how to obtain financial aid.
According to the Dislocated Worker Economic Impact Report
(January 1 – October 9, 2001), there are two sources
for displaced workers. One source is the general downturn
in the economy that has affected the aerospace, financial
services, e-commerce, retail and manufacturing industries
locally. The other source is attributed the September
11 terrorist attack. That source has impacted the local
hotel, airline, and tourism industries. The report is
provided online at the Community Services Agency, Special
Programs site at www.ocwib.org.
Requests to register for exhibit space should be directed
to Mark Mathews, Orange County Workforce Investment Board
via fax at 714.834.7132, or via electronic mail to mmathews@csa.co.orange.ca.us
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