CareerSource Brevard to Host 'Back to Work 50+' Job and Resource Fair in Palm Bay
Are you over 50 and looking for employment opportunities? If so, mark your calendar for Wednesday, May 24, 2023, because CareerSource Brevard is hosting its 'BACK TO WORK 50+' Job and Resource Fair at the Tony Rosa Community Center in Palm Bay, Florida1.
CareerSource Brevard, in partnership with The Greater Palm Bay Chamber of Commerce, is organizing this event that aims to connect job seekers over 50 with employment opportunities and career resources. The event will run from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and is free to attend2.
The 'BACK TO WORK 50+' Job and Resource Fair will feature employers from multiple industries sharing information about their open positions. Community-based organizations will also be present to showcase the career resources and services available in the area. This initiative is a part of the AARP Foundation's BACK TO WORK 50+ program, which has been collaborating with CareerSource Brevard for a decade to provide older workers with professional career support. The program aims to help mature talents build the skills and confidence needed to compete for high-quality jobs in today's ever-changing job market3.
Moreover, attendees will have a unique opportunity to enhance their LinkedIn profiles and elevate their professional brand by receiving a free professional headshot, compliments of CareerSource Brevard. Job seekers are advised to dress for success and bring multiple copies of their resumes4.
Employers from a diverse range of sectors will be participating in the fair. These include Acara, Addition Financial, Brevard County Board of County Commissioners, Melbourne Police Department, Palm Bay Police Department, Manpower, and many more. In addition to these employers, several community partners will also be present at the event, such as Aging Matters in Brevard, the Brevard Alzheimer's Foundation, Inc., the Economic Development Commission of the Florida's Space Coast, and United Way of Brevard, among others5.
The comprehensive list of participating employers and organizations can be found on the official CareerSource Brevard website. Interested job seekers can also RSVP to the event through the website6. For more information about the BACK TO WORK 50+ program at CareerSource Brevard and upcoming events, you can visit www.careersourcebrevard.com or call 321-504-76007.
Remember, age is just a number, and your experience is invaluable. Let's navigate today’s job market together, and find the opportunity that’s right for you at the 'BACK TO WORK 50+' Job and Resource Fair. See you there!