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News Release - 1999 Mature Workers' Job Fair 1999 Mature Workers' Job Fair Akron, Ohio, September 1999 -- One out of every three retirees wants or needs to work, according to Senior Workers' Action Program (SWAP). With a shortage of workers, employers are turning to mature workers and retirees in greater numbers. Last year's Mature Workers' Job Fair attracted more than 80 employers and 1,285 mature job seekers. Organizers are expecting similar numbers for their tenth year. Helping experienced job candidates find employment is the goal of the tenth annual Mature Workers' Job Fair which will be held Wednesday, September 22 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Tangier Restaurant, 532 West Market Street in Akron. The event is organized by SWAP's Senior Employment Center and sponsored by Mature Staffing Systems and Senior Workers' Action Program. According to SWAP's Senior Employment Center, there are good reasons for employers to hire older workers: years of experience, talent, skills, a strong work ethic, loyalty, dependability, and a strong sense of responsibility. Many mature workers want only part-time employment and some will accept flexible hours. Other mature workers are looking for full-time opportunities. All bring a wealth of experience to the marketplace. "I want to hire people I can rely on; someone who can take the training. The mature person is more reliable and does not work a few months and then quit," noted Sheila Tabalus of Falls Stamping and Welding who plans on recruiting through this year's job fair. Howard Marks, Plant Manager of Custom Pak Inc. of Medina has signed on to the Mature Workers' Job Fair to find the right kind of employee. "When I interview a person, I want them to have eye contact with me and I look for somebody who has ambition and initiative," he said. Paul Alic, Human Resource Manager for Goldsmith & Eggleton of Wadsworth puts work values at the top of his list. "I want someone who comes to work! Motivation, loyalty and hard work is the key. These values are not as evident today as they were a while back." While many employers are going to great lengths to recruit and retain workers, some older workers who experienced downsizing or company closings are not ready to retire, but have discovered it is sometimes difficult to find a job as they mature. More than 70 companies will be represented at this year's fair. The employers will accept applications and conduct on-the-spot interviews for all types of jobs, from entry level to skilled and professional. Organizers want to match qualified candidates age 40 and older with the right jobs. Last year, more than 200 mature workers found employment through the job fair. The following is a partial list of available openings: retail/customer service, technical, engineering, managerial, sales, clerical, manufacturing, health care, public service, food service, banking, mechanic, and machinist. Job candidates age 40 and older who would like more information or employers interested in booth rental can contact Paul Magnus or Don Zirkle at SWAP's Senior Employment Center at (330) 762-8666, Ext 164. Information is also available on line at www.swap.org ### |
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