50 firms expected at job fair at SeaGate Centre

5/3/2012
BLADE STAFF AND NEWS SERVICES

Nearly 50 employers are expected to have representatives at a job and career fair to be held Friday from 9 a.m. to noon at the SeaGate Convention Centre in downtown Toledo.

Among the companies that have registered are Chrysler, Campbell Soup, Johns Manville, Pilkington North America, and Toledo Refining.

The event is free, but organizers are encouraging people to register in advance at www.thesourcenwo.com. Free parking for job seekers has been donated by the convention center in the lot at Washington and Summit streets.

Sponsors include the Board of Lucas County Commissioners, The Source Northwest Ohio, and The Blade.

The Source is offering a workshop on "Tips on Working a Job Fair," set for 2 to 4 p.m. today. To reserve a place for the free workshop, call 419-213-5627.