Congresswoman Terri Sewell Brings Annual Job Fair to Tuscaloosa

On Thursday, July 31, Congresswoman Terri Sewell will host her 14^th Annual Job Fair, continuing a long-standing tradition of connecting job seekers with employment opportunities.

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“Sewell alternates between hosting her job fair in urban and rural regions to ensure the unique needs of each community are met,” said the press release.

This year, the event will be hosted in Tuscaloosa at the McDonald Hughes Community Center, located at 3101 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The job fair is free and open to the public. While pre-registration is not required, it is strongly encouraged. Click here for registration details.

Why is the Annual Job Fair Important to Congresswoman Sewell?

In an interview with Mary K. of 92.9 WTUG, Sewell said, “The median unemployment for the 13 counties that I represent was 13.9% when I first got into office, and so we had some of the black belt experiencing 18% unemployment, 20% unemployment.”

"I made a promise and felt it was part of my job to connect my constituents with great economic opportunities. And one way to do that is to make sure that we have an Annual Job Fair where we bring in employers all across the state.”

Current Outlook on the Unemployment Rate

“Over the last 14 years, we've seen our unemployment go from 13.9% to a median of 5.3%,” said Sewell.

The signature job fair event will showcase more than 70 employers representing 10 different industries.

In the 92.9 WTUG interview, Sewell expressed excitement about the annual job fair and shared two tips for attendees: “Come dressed for success, with resume in hand.”

FULL 92.9 WTUG Interview with Congresswoman Terri Sewell Hosted by Mary K.

Press Release Confirms Lineup of Hiring Employers

Automotive

• Honda — Alabama Auto Plant
• Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama
• Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc.

Education

• Jefferson State Community College
• Kelly Education
• University of Alabama New College LifeTrack Program
• Tuscaloosa City Schools
• Return My Vote

Food Management/Hospitality

• Alabama ABC Board
• Buffalo Rock Company
• Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED, Inc.
• Milo's Tea Company, Inc.
• Wind Creek Montgomery

Governmental Agency

• Alabama Department of Environmental Management
• Alabama Department of Human Resources
• Alabama Department of Revenue
• Alabama Department of Veteran Affairs, Tuscaloosa County Office
• Alabama Department of Workforce
• Alabama Department of Youth Services
• Alabama Forestry Commission
• Bessemer Housing Authority YouthBuild
• City of Tuscaloosa
• Housing Authority of the Birmingham District
• Tuscaloosa County Park and Recreation Authority
• U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division

Military

• Army National Guard
• United States Air Force
• United States Army Recruiting
• United States Coast Guard
• United States Marine Corps

Healthcare

• Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
• Bryce Hospital
• Cooper Green Mercy Health Services Authority
• DCH Health System
• Future Living Community Services
• Helping Hearts Senior Care
• Hope Pointe
• Indian Rivers Behavioral Health
• Mary Starke Harper Geriatric Psychiatry Center/Alabama Department of Mental Health
• UAB Medical West
• UAB Hospital Facilitates Maintenance Department
• Vaughan Regional Medical Center
• Taylor Hardin Secure Medical Center (Alabama Dept of Mental Health)
• Whatley Health Services, Inc.

Law Enforcement/Fire Rescue

• Alabama Law Enforcement (ALEA)
• Bessemer Police Department
• FCI Aliceville
• FCI Talladega
• Legal Services Alabama
• Montgomery County Detention Facility
• Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Office
• SDAC

Production

• Westervelt Company – Forestry Service
• Schnellecke Logistics
• Phifer Incorporated

Staffing Agency/Workforce Development

• AIDT
• Birmingham Corps
• Community Service Programs of West Alabama
• Gadsden Job Corps
• Montgomery Job Corps Center
• Personnel Board of Jefferson County
• West AlabamaWorks!
• Tuscaloosa Career Center
• Onin Staffing
• Volunteers of America Southeast

Transportation/Utilities

• UPS
• Electra Grid Solutions
• Ervin Cable Construction
• Norfolk Southern
• SWJ Technology