October 11, 2019
By: Dwayne Page
As the United Auto Workers’ strike against General Motors continues, the affect of lay-offs is being felt across the country including Tennessee and locally.
To assist those looking for work, the American Job Center of Tennessee will be hosting a Job Fair on Tuesday, October 15 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the History Room of the DeKalb County Complex at 712 South Congress Boulevard, Smithville.
Local employers in cooperation with the American Job Center, the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, and DeKalb County and Smithville local Governments will be participating. Technology support will also be available from the Mobile Career Coach for online applications.
“Due to the recent GM strike production orders at several local automotive manufacturers have declined significantly. Unfortunately this is resulting in the laying off of numerous employees from these plants. This hiring event is being held in the hopes of mitigating the impact on the affected workers and their families while also benefitting local businesses in need of filling open positions with proven individuals,” said Jimmie Simpson, Local Veterans’ Employment Representative of the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
If your company would like to participate, please reply to Jimmie Simpson, LVER, TN Dept of Labor and Workforce Development as soon as possible to reserve space.
Phone: 931-520-9523 or Email: james.b.simpson@tn.gov