For
Immediate Release:
October 2, 2020
“Drive
Thru Job Fair” set for Oct.15
County assists jobseekers connect with potential
employers
LINCROFT, NJ – The Central Jersey “Drive Thru Job
Fair” is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 15 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Brookdale
Community College Parking Lot 7, 765 Newman Spring Road. The Drive Thru Job Fair
is a first of its kind event sponsored by the Monmouth County Board of Chosen
Freeholders, in collaboration with the County’s Workforce Development Board as
well as Middlesex and Ocean Counties.
“The first-ever Drive Thru Job Fair is a unique way
for jobseekers to search for employment in Monmouth County and surrounding
areas,” said Freeholder Patrick Impreveduto, liaison to the Monmouth County
Workforce Development Board. “This free event will benefit jobseekers and safely
connect them with potential employers. Employers will not be in attendance due
to the health pandemic, but the Workforce Development Board will distribute
booklets to jobseekers, which will contain a compilation of flyers from
potential employers in the region.”
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, participating
employers will not be attending in-person. Employers will submit flyers advising
jobs that are available, description of the job and how to reach their company.
The Workforce Development Board will organize the flyers of potential job
opportunities and provide jobseekers with a uniform packet that will be
distributed during the Drive Thru Job Fair.
“In Monmouth County alone, more than 93,000 residents have filed for
unemployment since mid-March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to the
upcoming job fair, the Board of Chosen Freeholders and the Workforce Development
Board have recently launched Skill Up Monmouth, which is an online training
program,” said Freeholder Impreveduto. “This program is a great way for Monmouth
County residents to freshen up their skills or learn new job skills. Online courses are
available free to Monmouth County residents only.”
Jobseekers interested in more information should
call 732-683-8850, ext. 2525 or email christine.dykeman@dol.nj.gov.
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