Job Fair Big Success

City officials and personnel of the Department of Human Services meet in front of the SNAP van.

The Bradley County Job Fair was held as advertised April 16th at Immanuel Baptist Church in Warren.  There was a good turnout and a large number of companies, state agencies, nonprofits,  educational institutions, laws enforcement agencies and other organizations seeking employees were on hand to provide information and interview prospects.  Numerous individuals and students took part seeking jobs and information on training and educational opportunities.

Dorothy Henderson welcomes
everyone to the Job Fair

Bradley County DHS Administrator and City Alderman Dorothy Henderson gave the welcome.  Mayor Bryan Martin, DCO Area Director Ruthie Brown and Bradley County Chamber President David King welcomed all in attendance and made remarks.  Matt Overall of Immanuel Baptist Church also welcomed the crowd.

The  Job Fair Committee consisted of Chairperson Dorothy Henderson, David King, Geneva Curry, Charla Morgan and Donna Lawhon.  A number of Warren businesses and indiviuals helped sponsor the fair.  Lunch was served to the exhibitors.

Company officials told salineriverchronicle.com that jobs are available in the Warren area.  some need particular skills and some require very little with the businesses willing to train.  Special training and educational options are also available.  For those unable to attend the fair, contact the Arkansas Workforce Services Office at 870-224-7075.  There is an office in Warren open on most Tuesdays located in the Old National Guard Building at 101 South Martin Street.

Member of the WHS Soccer team who are seniors found the job fair interesting.

Warren High School Seniors Trent Broughton, Jeremy Towery, Drake Reynolds and Zach Adams take in all
the Job Fair had to offer.

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Antonio Dubon, Ria Gallegos, Darveon Brown, and Garrett Hollis listen to vendors at the Job Fair.

Michael Sharp and Thomas Miller manned a booth at the Job Fair.

Marty Reep and Nancy Jones share time at the Workforce booth.

Mayor Bryan Martin, Taylor Smith, and Chamber President David King

Mayor Bryant Martin welcomes attendees to the Job Fair on behalf of the City of Warren.

Armstrong representatives Keith Van Dee and Sandra Barbara man the Armstrong booth.

Norman Cornish represented the Game and Fish Commission at the fair.

Ashley Grider represented Chapel Woods.

Eddie Thomas, LaTina Myers, and Gary Goggins manned the Workforce Center booth.