Raleigh, NC Job Fair April 6

Raleigh, NC, April 6, 2010 – In an effort to step up its drive to assist workers 50+ struggling during this time of high unemployment around the country. AARP, Employmentguide.com and Wiserworker.com are sponsoring multiple career fairs specifically designed to help mature job seekers in 2010. AARP will sponsor 48 career fairs in 19 states which have high unemployment rates of 10 percent or more for older workers. Raleighs’ career fair is part of the national career fair series, taking place in cities across the country.


These job fairs will be open to jobseekers of ALL AGES!

Who: Workers age 50 and older seeking employment as well as jobseekers of all ages.

Sponsored by: AARP, EmploymentGuide.com and WiserWorker.com

Participating employers represent industries such as health care, customer service, hospitality, finance, sales, insurance, skilled trades, transportation, security and more.

What: Raleigh Career Fair in Partnership with AARP

When: Tuesday, April 6th, 2010
9:30am – 1:00pm

Where: Holiday Inn Brownstone
1707 Hillsborough Street
Raleigh, NC 27605

Why: The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that in 2000, 13 percent of the U.S. workforce was 55 and older and, by 2010 that figure will likely increase to 17 percent. Nearly 7 out of 10 workers age 45-74 tell AARP that they plan to work in some capacity in retirement.

Recruiters/employers, and jobseekers if you are interested in attending or will not be able to make it to the event please email: khon.phaxai@employmentguide.com 
 

Greensboro featured on AARP's Inside E Street TV

At our Greensboro Job Fair a few weeks ago, the Inside E Street Team filmed a story about the economy and job situation, particularly how it interests the mature worker demographic. They included parts of an interview from our Manager, Lyle Stone who talks about job loss and the availability of Jobs, particularly in the Greensboro area. Click the image below to watch the video!

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If you're a member of AARP, or a part of the "seasoned" worker generation, you should check out our Wiser Worker Blog . We publish articles that are of particular interest to the Boomers and mature workers.

Thanks to the Inside E Street team for featuring us in their program, we are glad to help connect job seekers in Greensboro and all of North Carolina with employers in their area, especially in tough times like these. We're doing our part to help put America back to work.

If you live in the Charlotte area, our next job fair is scheduled for next February. Check it out here.

Career Fair to Match Older Workers and Jobs

A Mature Worker Career Fair will take place Tuesday, September 18th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Sheraton Hotel, 3115 Scott Futrell Dr, Charlotte NC 28208 (I-85 @ Billy Graham Pkwy). The AARP Foundation has collaborated with The Charlotte Employment Guide to match prospective job seekers with jobs. Mature-worker friendly companies will be available to talk with applicants at the job fair.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the share of the labor force ageed 55 and older, currently at 17 percent, is rising rapidly and by 2020 it is projected to be nearly 24 percent.
The graying of the labor force can be attributed to many factors including longer life expectancy, the enactment of age discrimination laws and the significant increases in healthcare cost, necessitating more income later in life.

Keeping those workers employed also makes good business sense. A report prepared for AARP by Towers Perrin, The Business Case for Workers Age 50+, found that older workers are more motivated to exceed expectations on the job than their younger counterparts. They also bring experience, dedication, focus, stability and enhanced knowledge to their work.

Evelyn Issa, staffing manager over national Hiring Partnerships for Home Depot agrees. “Mature workers bring not only solid work experience to the job, but they also have a lower rate of attrition and a strong work ethic,” she said.

“Many of our older workers are enjoying retirement but want a part-time job where they can interact with people and use the skills they’ve developed. To attract and retain them, Home Depot offers part-time, flexible schedules and health benefits and a 401k plan. We believe this gives us a significant competitive advantage,” continued Issa.

To find out more about how you can participate as a job seeker or as an employer at the Employ The Older Workers Diversity Job Fair, Tuesday, September 18th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. contact the Employment Guide at 877-676-0051 ext. 222

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About AARP Foundation
For more information, visit www.aarp.org/foundation.

About The Employment Guide and EmploymentGuide.com
The Employment Guide and EmploymentGuide.com, divisions of Dominion Enterprises, offer a winning combination of recruitment solutions to target hourly workers. With almost 80 weekly employment magazines in over 75 markets nationwide, an award-winning national online job board and more than 250 annual job fairs, The Employment Guide and EmploymentGuide.com will meet all of your hourly recruitment needs.

News Release: The New American Workforce: Older Workers

The Employment Guide and AARP Foundation bring together older workers and potential employers during “Employ the Older Workers Job Fair Series”

NORFOLK, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Labor Day is an opportune time to reflect upon the American workforce. Since the inception of Labor Day 125 years ago, the complexion of the workforce we honor has changed dramatically. Increasingly these laborers are older Americans.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the share of the labor force aged 55 and older, currently at 17 percent, is rising rapidly and, by 2020, it is projected to be nearly 24 percent. The graying of the labor force can be attributed to many factors including longer life expectancy, the enactment of age discrimination laws, and significant increases in healthcare costs, necessitating more income later in life.

Older workers staying in the labor force longer is good news for employers. A mass exodus of Baby Boomers, currently between the ages of 43 and 61, from the labor force as they reach retirement age would cause a significant labor shortage. Some experts predict that by 2012, there will be 3.3 million fewer workers than jobs. Retaining older workers longer would alleviate the expected shortage.

Keeping these workers employed also makes good business sense. A report prepared for AARP by Towers Perrin, The Business Case for Workers Age 50+, found that older workers are more motivated to exceed expectations on the job than their younger counterparts. They also bring experience, dedication, focus, stability and enhanced knowledge to their work.
However, businesses will have to offer the right mix of rewards in order to attract, retain and engage older workers, according to the study. These include health care benefits, innovative growth opportunities and flexible work schedules.

Evelyn Issa, staffing manager over National Hiring Partnerships for Home Depot, agrees. “Mature workers bring not only solid work experience to the job, but they also have a lower rate of attrition and a strong work ethic,” she said. “Many of our older workers are enjoying retirement but want a part-time job where they can interact with people and use the skills they’ve developed. To attract and retain them, Home Depot offers part-time, flexible schedules with health benefits and a 401K plan. We believe this gives us a significant competitive advantage,” continued Issa.

To find these valuable older workers, Home Depot is participating in the Employ the Older Workers Job Fair Series—a national effort, reaching more than 40 cities, to bring together older workers and 50+-friendly employers.

A partnership between The Employment Guide (www.EmploymentGuide.com) and AARP Foundation (www.AARP.org/foundation), the job fair series will run from Aug. 22 to Oct. 19 and is being held in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Labor’s National Employ Older Workers Week, Sept. 23-29, 2007.

“We are thrilled to offer the opportunity for older workers to connect with hundreds of potential employers. The Employ the Older Workers Job Fair Series is just one of the many ways we can help the older worker continue to make a contribution to the labor force,” said Jeff Littlejohn, vice president and general manager of The Employment Guide.

To learn more about the graying of the American labor force and the Employ the Older Workers Job Fair Series, and for a complete listing of the job fairs, log on to http://www.olderworkers.employmentguide.com.

About The Employment Guide
The Employment Guide is a division of Dominion Enterprises. The Employment Guide and www.EmploymentGuide.com offer businesses a comprehensive recruitment solution for hourly workers through a nationwide series of publications, award-winning Web sites, and series of job fairs. The free weekly publications are published locally in more than 75 markets with a combined circulation of more than two million copies nationwide. The job board, www.EmploymentGuide.com, attracts more than one million unique visitors each month and features a candidate database and job postings. Niche Web sites have been developed to serve in-demand industries such as transportation and health care. Face-to-face recruitment is available through The Employment Guide’s job fair program, with more than 220 job fairs conducted nationwide each year. For more information on The Employment Guide, visit http://www.EmploymentGuide.com.

Mecklenburg County Unemployment Rises to 5%

"The unemployment rate in Mecklenburg County rose to 5 percent in July from 4.8 percent in June, according to the N.C. Employment Security Commission."

It's a tough market out there, both for job seekers and recruiters. Unemployment is pretty low and companies seem to be turning to older workers to satisfy their empty positions.

"In less than 10 years, the number of jobs that need to be filled will increase by up to 5 million jobs, said Jim Seith, national program director for low-income programs and work in AARP Foundation. Older workers can “add value with the ability to mentor and coach” younger workers, Lawrence said, but so far, he hasn’t seen companies using them in that way."

Those of you out there looking for a job, make sure to keep your eyes peeled for our upcoming job fair on September 18th at the Sheraton. If you're a recruiter, you'll not want to miss participating in this event. It's going to be very unique in that we're trying to be older worker friendly. We're partnering with the AARP Foundation to further help recruiters fill their positions.

One thing's for sure: no matter who you are, what your age, or what industry you're looking to work in, there will be something for you. Keep checking back for a list of employers who will be participating. In the mean time, just type in a keyword, company title or job title into the Search Jobs there on the top left, and find plenty of great jobs available.

Resources: Charlotte Business Journal and Examiner.com.

- Rosie Reilman

Help Wanted: Charlotte Area Employers Seek Out Older Workers

AARP Foundation and The Employment Guide® partner to connect older workers with some of Charlotte’s largest businesses at a special job fair

Charlotte, NC August 24, 2007 – In response to an aging workforce and a tightening labor market, the AARP Foundation and The Employment Guide have combined efforts to bring together older workers with companies who seek their talents. On Tuesday, September 18th, from 10 am to 2 pm at the Sheraton Hotel at the intersection of I-85 and Billy Graham Parkway, more than 50 employers will meet and interview hundreds of job seekers, many age 50 and older, at the Charlotte Employ the Older Worker Job Fair.

Co-sponsored by the AARP Foundation and The Employment Guide, the Charlotte job fair is part of the Employ the Older Workers Job Fair Series, taking place in more than 40 cities across the country from Aug. 22 to Oct. 23. The job fair series is being held in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Labor’s National Employ Older Workers Week, Sept. 23-29, 2007.

As Baby Boomers begin to gray, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that in 2000, 13 percent of the U.S. workforce was 55 and older and, by 2010, that figure will likely increase to 17 percent. Nearly 7 out of 10 workers age 45-74 tell AARP that they plan to work in some capacity in retirement.

Participating employers will seek to fill hourly positions ranging from entry-level to management and they represent industries such as health care, customer service, hospitality, finance, sales, insurance, skilled trades, transportation, security and more.

For more information, visit www.EmploymentGuide.com.