HomeMy Public PortalAboutTOL PR 2015-11-17 HUBZone hiring event
Town of Leesburg
News Release
For Immediate Release
Town of Leesburg to Host Hiring Event for Residents of the
Leesburg HUBZone
Leesburg, VA (November 17, 2015) – The
Leesburg Economic Development Office will
host a HUBZone Hiring Event on Thursday,
December 10, 2015 from 10:00am to 1:00pm
at Ida Lee Recreation Center, located at 60
Ida Lee Drive in Leesburg, VA.
“This is the perfect opportunity for people
who live in the HUBZone and are looking for jobs to meet over 20 great HUBZone companies
that are hiring,” said Kindra Jackson, Leesburg’s Business Development Manager.
The wages for these positions range from $10.00 per hour to $18.00 per hour. No previous
experience or degree is required and most companies are willing to train. Available jobs include
entry level office assistant, entry level finance, various computer related positions,
construction, labor, and other trades.
HUBZone companies must hire 35% of their employees from a HUBZone as part of the program
requirements. Companies that earn the HUBZone certification get competitive advantages in
bidding for federal contracts.
Job seekers and HUBZone businesses wanting more information on the event can contact
Kindra Jackson at 703-771-6530 or kindra.jackson@leesburgva.gov or visit
www.leesburgva.gov/hubzone for more information.
The HUBZone hiring event is free to all attendees and participants.
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