Congressman David Scott is proud to host the 13th Congressional District Economic Recovery Exposition on Friday, May 29, 2009 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. The exposition will bring together a diverse group of corporations, small businesses, non-profit organizations and government agencies to assist constituents survive in tough economic times. The event will take place at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park.
At the Economic Recovery Exposition, participants can talk one-on-one with HUD-approved housing counselors; learn more about transiting careers, short-term training opportunities and starting a small business; receive information on extended unemployment and health benefits through the Economic Stimulus Package; and explore available job opportunities from over 100 companies, non-profit organizations and government agencies. Participants seeking employment are encouraged to dress professionally and bring copies of their resume for interviews and networking opportunities with a variety of employers, such as the Internal Revenue Service, Colonial Life, U.S. Census Bureau, Six Flags Over Georgia, Social Security Administration, CSX Transportation, MARTA and many others.
Residents from throughout the district who have sustained loss of income due to unemployment and/or are at-risk of home foreclosure are encouraged to attend. Representatives from various government agencies will be on-site to assist eligible constituents enroll in assistance programs and provide one-on-one counseling.
Event: Congressman David Scott’s 13th Congressional District
Economic Recovery Exposition
Date/Time: Friday, May 29, 2009
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Georgia International Convention Center
2000 Convention Center Concourse
College Park, GA 30337
We encourage constituents to use public transportation and will have shuttles running from the MARTA College Park train station.
Participating Employers & Organizations
*this is a partial list and may be subject to change*
Career Transition & Small Business Guidance:
A-Supreme Healthcare Service
Art Institute of Atlanta
Atlanta Job Corps
Atlanta Technical College
Career Resource Center
CED Solutions, LLC
Center of Industry and Technology, Inc.
Clayton State University
Clayton State University - SBDC
Corporation for National and Community Service
Dekalb Workforce Development
DeVry University
Greater Atlanta Economic Alliance
Interactive College of Technology
Javelin Technical Training School
Katlaw Truck Driving
Kennesaw State University - SBDC
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Atlanta
Lincoln College of Technology
Oglethorpe University
Technical College System of Georgia
U.S. Air Force
U.S. Army
U.S. Marine Corps
U.S. Navy
U.S. Peace Corps
U.S. Small Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Throughout the day a multi-part small business seminar will be held by Clayton State University and Kennesaw State University Small Business Development Centers (SBCD).
Home Foreclosure Prevention & Assistance:
Atlanta Legal Aid
Cobb Housing, Inc.
Consumer Credit Counseling Service
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
Housing Authority of Clayton County
Internal Revenue Service - SBSE
Internal Revenue Service - W&I
NeighborWorks
Resources for Residents and Communities
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Several local, state and federal organizations will conduct Home Foreclosure Prevention Seminars and one-on-one counseling throughout the day.
Extended Unemployment and Health Benefits Information:
Clayton County DFACS
Georgia Department of Labor
Social Security Administration
U.S. Department of Labor
Hiring Employers:
AFLAC
AirTran
American General Life and Accident
Assured & Associates
Avon - Daniely
Avon - Walthall
City of College Park
City of Douglasville
Clayton County Government
College Park Police Department
Colonial Life
Columbus Fire and EMS Department
Columbus Police Department
Corporate Environmental Risk Management
CSX Transportation
DeKalb County Police Department
Dignitary Protection Service
Drug Enforcement Administration
Employment Seeker
Fastenal
Federal Aviation Administration
Gate Gourmet
Geo Group Inc., The
Georgia Department of Driver Services
Georgia Public Broadcasting
Georgia State Personnel Administration
Gwinnett County Police Department
Hands On Atlanta
Hartsfield-Jackson Development Program
Healthport
Home Depot
Internal Revenue Service - HR
Lowe's
Mack II Inc.
MARTA
Mother's Helpers Nanny Service, LLC
Mrs. Winner's
National Motor Club
Personal Touch Tours
Primerica Financial Services - Byrd
Primerica Financial Services - Irvin
Primerica Financial Services - Johnson
Primerica Financial Services - Moore
Primerica Financial Services - Story
Pro Staff
Scholars Academy Charter School
Six Flags Over Georgia
Social Security Administration
Spherion Staffing
Toto USA
U.S. Parcel Service
U.S. Border Patrol
U.S. Census Bureau
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Waffle House, Inc.
WAGA-TV/Fox Atlanta
WATL/WXIA-TV
WCNN-AM Dickey Broadcasting Co.
Wendy's International
WGCL-TV CBS 46
WMAZ-TV - Gannett
WVFJ-FM Provident Broadcasting
WXRS/WEDB/WRJS/WJAT-Radio Jones
