By Yuritza Arroyo
Union County officials will host a job fair for Union County residents ages 18 and older on Thursday, October, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
According to officials, the job fair will take place at Union College of Union County on the 5th floor of the Kellogg Building, located at 40 W. Jersey Street in Elizabeth. The event is free to attend.
“We encourage residents to attend this job fair, as it is an excellent opportunity for job seekers to meet employers in the transportation, logistics, and development workforce.” said Commissioner Chair Rebecca Williams.
“On behalf of the Commissioner Board, I would like to thank the Department of Human Services, the Port Authority CPP, the American Job Center, and Union College for their collaboration in making this event possible.”
This Port Authority partner agency for the job fair is the Port of New York and New Jersey’s Council on Port Performance.
The Council on Port Performance (CPP) oversees programs and initiatives that improve efficiency and service reliability at the Port of New York & New Jersey.
The CPP brings together a cross-section of stakeholders with expertise in all areas of ocean transportation and logistics, including trucking.
These volunteers put their knowledge and creative ideas together to ensure productive and efficient cargo movement for all port customers.
“We are pleased to be taking part in the Maritime Transportation, Logistics and Distribution Apprenticeship and Job Fair and to be working in collaboration with our partners to help provide long-term career and growth opportunities to the next generation of maritime workers,” said John Nardi, president of the New York Shipping Association and co-chair of the Port of New York and New Jersey’s Council on Port Performance.
The objective of this event is to help maritime transportation, logistics, and distribution (TLD) employers recruit potential candidates for careers in this business sector.
According to the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL), TLD is the third largest employment sector in the state.
The job fair will allow employers to promote training, available job openings, and viable career pathways to community members.
Independent Owner Operators will also be given the opportunity to connect with Licensed Motor Carriers.
“The Maritime TLD Job Fair is a great way for job seekers to identify pathways to obtain new credentials while targeting career advancement,” said Commissioner Sergio Granados, liaison to the Workforce Development Board.
“Attendees will have a chance to discover opportunities for in-demand, critical roles. The Commissioner Board works to continuously provide those seeking employment with various pathways to further their professional curriculums.”