Black Belt hiring event continues in Sumter County

LIVINGSTON –The Regional Black Belt Hiring Tour continues, this time in Sumter County. The event, jointly sponsored by West AlabamaWorks!, the City of Livingston and the Sumter County Chamber of Commerce, will be held Thursday, July 14, in the Livingston Civic Center from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

“We have been working closely with business and industry, especially those participating in the Job Fair, to close the job shortage gap and to provide training and skills for those workers who need it,” said Banks E. Gordy, Executive Director, Sumter County Chamber of Commerce.

Recent hiring events in Greene, Hale and Marengo counties resulted in 196 individuals being connected with open positions. Job seekers had the opportunity to find out more about local and regional companies while making personal connections with prospective employers and interviewing on the spot.

“We have been fortunate to see an increase in attendance each time we have a hiring event,” said Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama COO and West AlabamaWorks! Executive Director Donny Jones.

Businesses expected to take part include Prystup Packaging Products, Peco, Coastal Industrial Contractors, Coral Industries, GD Copper, Alabama Department of Human Resources, Whitfield Regional Hospital, DCH Health System, ARD Logistics, Phifer Incorporated, Love’s and Speedco Truck Care, and additional employers on westalabamajobs.com.

 A variety of jobs from entry level to upper-level positions will be available. Candidates can learn about openings in manufacturing, construction, food service and more.

The hiring event is a partnership between West AlabamaWorks!, The Department of Veteran Affairs, Wallace Community College-Selma, the Alabama Career Center, Sumter County Chamber of Commerce, University of West Alabama and Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services.

This will be a come-and-go event and is free and open to the public. Job seekers are encouraged to bring copies of their resume, although not required.