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City of Houston Housing and Community Development and HCC Team Up for 5th Annual Career Opportunity Fair

HOUSTON, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The City of Houston Housing and Community Development department will join with Houston Community College System to host a career opportunity fair on Wednesday, July 13. Representatives from more than 50 employers and vendors are expected to participate and seek qualified candidates for hundreds of open positions and second-chance opportunities in a variety of industries, such as construction, education, hospitality, and medical, throughout the Houston area.  Admission is free and registration is encouraged.

EVENT DETAILS

• When: Wednesday, July 13, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.
• Where: Houston Community College West Loop, 5601 W. Loop South, Houston, TX 77081
• Pro tip: Interested job seekers are encouraged to click here to register in advance.

"The City of Houston is proud to partner with HCCS to help fellow Houstonians find employment," said Mayor Sylvester Turner. "The jobs are out there, but often times people lack connections or are intimidated by the application process. We are here to connect job seekers with employers that so desperately need assistance."

For additional opportunities for career advancement, visit https://www.houstontx.gov/hr/careers.html and https://www.hccs.edu/careers/.

The City of Houston Housing and Community Development (HCD) department makes long-term investments to improve the lives of Houston residents by creating opportunities for every Houstonian to have a home they can afford in a community where they can thrive. Our department will invest approximately $450 million in federal, state, and local funds this fiscal year to construct and maintain affordable homes, reduce barriers to homeownership, support the work of social service providers, build public amenities, and facilitate disaster recovery efforts. Learn more about programs and resources for Houstonians at www.houstontx.gov/housing.

SOURCE City of Houston Housing and Community Development