Job Fair Set for 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Today at GWCC

Bring your resume, dress nicely and be prepared to stand in line.

The Georgia World Congress Center is the site today of a job fair co-sponsored by the state Department of Labor and WSB-TV. The event will be held from 4 p.m. t0 9 p.m., with some 100 employers slated to be on hand.

Attendants will also be on hand to help job seekers with their resumes, how to go about a job interview, and more. Reps from two-year and four-year private educational institutions and technical colleges are also scheduled to be on hand to offer information about their programs.

Organizers are recommending that attendees use public transit to get to the event, expecting large crowds to gather for the job fair.

The list of scheduled attendees is as follows:

Accuclean, Inc.
Aerotek
American General Insurance Co.
Ameriplan Health USA
AMS
Atlanta Journal-Constitution - AJC
Atlanta Tax Service
Avon
Babies R Us
Careers USA
Coca Cola Enterprises
Columbus Police Department
Comcast Cable
Corporation for National & Community Service
CTV Solutions / Dish Network
Cubic Omega Training Group
Delanore, Kemper & Associates
Department of Juvenile Justice
Dignitary Protection Services
Dream San Inc.
Edward Jones Investments
ELM Marketing
EMS
Environmental Recovery Corporation
Flexstaff Services
Fortune Hi-Tech Marketing
GDOL Disability Adjudication Services
Georgia Army National Guard
Georgia Department of Labor - Warm Springs
Georgia Department of Labor (HR)
Georgia Perimeter College (HR)
Georgia World Congress Center GWCC
Global Diagnostic Services
Goodwill of North Georgia
Great Life Marketing - Lynn Specialties
Gwinnett County Police Department
Healthport
Imagann Cleaning Service
Internal Revenue Service - IRS
Jackson Hewitt Tax Service
Kelly IT Resources
Kelly Services
Lear Siegler Services
Learn Network
Liberty Mutual Insurance
Loomis
Love Joy Learning Academy
Manpower
Mary Kay
Mother's Helpers Nanny Service
Mrs. Winner's Chicken & Biscuits
Nails au Naturel, Inc.
National Motor Club Staffing Solutions
Omega Security
Orkin, Inc.
Peace Corps
Primerica Financial Services
Pro Staff
Rockdale County Government
Spartan Staffing
Speak4me Staffing Service
Spherion Staffing
State Personnel Administration
The GEO Group, Inc.
University of Phoenix (HR)
US Air Force
US Army
US Department of Labor
US General Services Administration
US Marines
US Navy
WinCup
World Financial Group

Atlanta Boat Show Sails into Town Jan. 14-18

The 47 th Annual Atlanta Boat Show will be sailing into town Jan. 14-18 at the Georgia World Congress Center (Hall C).

The Show, ideal for novice and experienced boaters alike, offers five days of boating fun, filling 500,000 square feet of space with the best in boats and marine accessories in addition to activities for the whole family.

At the state’s largest boating event, visitors will find hundreds of the latest pleasure boats, fishing boats, ski boats, personal watercraft and marine accessories at the best deals of the year, not to mention an array of fishing and boating seminars, kids’ activities, special attractions and prize giveaways. More than 250 exhibitors are expected to participate in the 2009 Show. On opening day, Jan. 14, the Atlanta Boat Show will offer a special $5 admission all day.

Additionally, visitors can register to win a $1,000 gift certificate from Boater’s World by completing an entry form in the Show lobby. The 2009 Atlanta Boat Show takes place: Wednesday - Friday, Jan. 14-16: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

“There is no other boating event like the Atlanta Boat Show. The Show features special off-season pricing for inventory reductions and new model debuts, and with hundreds of boats to choose from, dealers can help guests find the right boat at the right price for any age or lifestyle,” said Show Manager Larry Berryman.

In addition to the boats, the 2009 Show will have something for everyone. Features will include: Miss GEICO, the world’s fastest offshore racing boat; the “Let’s Go Fishing Center” featuring demonstrations at the live fish tank and special catch-and-release fishing for little ones at the trout pond; the Discover Boating Center, an educational stop for new boaters which has an array of boating information and unbiased advice from boating experts; the all-new boating affordability area showcasing boats that cost as little as $250 per month; the Boardwalk, where visitors can take part in sailing seminars, browse through marine art by local artists, enjoy activities in the kids area, or relax and unwind at the Boater’s Lounge.

Advance e-tickets went on sale Nov. 24 at AtlantaBoatShow.com and include $2 off if purchased by Jan. 11. Adult tickets are $9; youth tickets (ages 13-15) are $5; and children 12 and under are admitted FREE. Opening day tickets are $5 all day. Show tickets go on sale at the Georgia World Congress Center beginning Jan.14. Use your Show ticket for a free hot dog at The Varsity (with purchase of fries and drink), or visit metro-Atlanta Subway® restaurants for $2-off coupons, good for Jan. 15-18.

For Show information, call (954) 441-3220 or visit AtlantaBoatShow.com.

Visitors to the Show should park in the blue and yellow lots at the Georgia World Congress Center or take MARTA to the Georgia Dome/Georgia World Congress Center/Philips Arena/CNN Center or Vine City stations.