There’s just a week to go until the 14th Annual Job Fair in Alabama, organized in Tuscaloosa by Terri Sewell, a member of Congress. This year’s event is set for Thursday, July 31st, from 10 AM to 2 PM at the McDonald Hughes Community Center, featuring at least 70 employers across ten different sectors.
Sewell stated, “Every Alabamian deserves a fair shot to move forward. It starts with the dignity of a good paying job. Bringing jobs and opportunities to the people in our district has been my top priority since joining Congress, and our annual job fair is one of the most significant events we host. I hope you’re excited to explore new career options and connect with various opportunities!”
Confirmed employers include:
Automotive
- Honda – Alabama Automobile Factory
- Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama
- Mercedes-Benz US International, Inc.
Education
- Jefferson State Community College
- Kelly Education
- University of Alabama New College LifeTrack Program
- Tuscaloosa City Schools
Food Management/Hospitality
- Alabama ABC Board of Directors
- Buffalo Rock Company
- Coca-Cola Bottling Company United, Inc.
- Milo’s Tea Company, Inc.
- Wind Creek Montgomery
Government Agencies
- Alabama Department of Environmental Management
- Alabama Department of Personnel Affairs
- Alabama Department of Revenue
- Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs, Tuscaloosa County Office
- Alabama Department of Labor
- Alabama Youth Services Department
- Alabama Forestry Commission
- Bessemer Housing Authority YouthBuild
- Tuscaloosa City
- Birmingham District Housing Bureau
- Tuscaloosa County Department of Parks and Recreation
- US Department of Labor, Wages and Hours
Military
- Army National Guard
- US Air Force
- Recruiting the US Army
- US Coast Guard
- US Marines
Healthcare
- Alabama Blue Cross and Blue Shield
- Blythe Hospital
- Cooper Green Mercy Health Services Bureau
- DCH Health System
- Future Living Community Services
- Senior Care That Helps the Mind
- I Hope for Pointe
- River Behavioral Health
- Mary Stark Harper Center for Geriatric Psychiatry/Alabama Department of Mental Health
- UAB Medical West
- Vaughn Regional Medical Center
Law Enforcement/Fire Rescue
- Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA)
- Bessemer Police Station
- Montgomery County Detention Facility
- Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Office
Production
- Westervelt Company – Forestry Services
- Schnellecke Logistics
- Phifer Incorporated
Staffing Agency/Workforce Development
- Aid
- Birmingham Legion
- Community Services Program in West Alabama
- Gadsden Job Corps
- Montgomery Job Corps Center
- Jefferson County Personnel Committee
- Tuscaloosa Career Center
Transportation/Utility
- UPS
- Electra Grid Solution
- Irvin Cable Structure
- Norfolk Southern
- SWJ Technology
Sewell’s annual job fair is a significant event that reflects her effort to connect job seekers with employers and bring opportunities directly to the community. She plans to alternate between urban and rural areas to address the unique needs of each community.
The Job Fair is free and open to all. While pre-registration is encouraged, it isn’t required, as on-site registration will be available on the day of the event. Interested individuals can pre-register through Sewell’s website.
