HomeMy Public PortalAboutTOL NR 2022-06-07 Employment Fair
Town of Leesburg
News Release
For Immediate Release
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
Media Contact:
Leah Kosin, Assistant Public Information Officer
pio@leesburgva.gov 703-771-2781
Leesburg Diversity Commission and Crossroads Jobs, Inc. Host
Employment Fair on Sunday, June 26, 2022
The employment fair will take place at Ida Lee Park Recreation Center
from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Leesburg, VA (June 7, 2022) – In partnership with Crossroads Jobs, Inc. and Rabbi Neil Tow of
Congregation Sha’are Shalom, the Leesburg Diversity Commission is hosting an employment fair
in the lower level banquet hall at Ida Lee Park Recreation Center on Sunday, June 26. The fair
will run from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
The fair is aimed at entry-level job seekers and people who have experienced barriers to hiring,
such as gaps in employment history, lack of interview skills, or language proficiency. Crossroads
Jobs and other organizations will be on hand to provide support and assistance to job seekers.
The fair is free to job seekers. Pre-registration at www.leesburgva.gov/employment-fair is
encouraged but not required.
Job seekers should bring copies of their resume or work history and a bag for literature and
“swag” items from employers. Dress code is business casual or business professional.
Confirmed employers include Books International, Flying Food Group, Good Shepherd of
Northern Virginia, Loudoun County Fire & Rescue, Meadow Glen of Leesburg, My Guys Moving
and Storage, NOVA Home Health Care, Plexus Scientific, Salamander Resort & Spa, Shirley
Contracting, Sierra, Sodexo Healthcare, Spring Arbor of Leesburg, Tuskies Restaurant Group,
Unique Staffing Professionals, and Visiting Angels.
Employers who are interested in participating can complete a request form at
www.leesburgva.gov/employment-fair-employer. Space is limited to 24 employers.
Questions about the employment fair can be directed to Carol Smith with Crossroads Jobs
(carol.smith@crossroadsjobsinc.org) and Devon Carter with the Diversity Commission
(dcarter@leesburgva.gov).
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