ADVISORY, May 21, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) --
WHAT: Thousands expected to greet employers with available
positions at the second Port of Houston-wide Job Fair.
Open jobs range from administrative/clerical to
executive level positions.
WHEN: Thursday, May 22, 2008
9 - 9:45 a.m. / VIP Opening Ceremony
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. / Job Fair
WHERE: George R. Brown Convention Center
WHO: The Port of Houston Authority
The City of Houston Council District D
Greater Houston Partnership
Houston Community College System
West Gulf Maritime Association
The WorkSource
WHY: The Port of Houston had some impact on 785,049 jobs in
Texas, with 393,147 jobs related to activity at Port of
Houston Authority terminals, according to a study
released in 2007. Harris County residents represent
58,000 of these jobs. The Port of Houston-Wide Job Fair
is aimed at introducing local residents seeking
employment, as well as others seeking new career
opportunities, to employers who have an immediate need
for employees. There's a rising trend in job openings
across the nation. While this is good news, there are
challenges ahead as the economy shifts to one requiring
more skills and higher education. These are the kinds
of jobs being created right here in Houston. Sponsors
of this job fair provide job seekers with resources and
information to access gainful employment.
AUDIO/VISUALS:
* Interviews with sponsor organization officials,
maritime industry leaders and elected officials
* Interviews with exhibitors
* Interviews with local job seekers
CONTACT: Lisa Ashley Whitlock, Communications Manager
Port of Houston Authority
713-670-2644
lwhitlock@poha.com
Shanta Mauney
The Thorne Group, Inc.
281-804-8900
shanta@mauneybizc.com
Pam Thorne
The Thorne Group, Inc.
713-227-2850
pamthorne@thornegroupinc.com