Friday, February 17, 2023

The Arlington Public Library is hosting a Job and Education Fair on Saturday, March 18, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the East Library and Recreation Center located at 1817 New York Ave., Arlington, TX 76010. Residents are invited to explore employment opportunities in fast-growing job fields.

Attendees can also learn about the library’s options for adult education like our high school equivalency (GED) program and our English as a Second Language (ESL) classes.

Remember to bring your resume!

 

 

 

Employers will be seeking to hire for job openings onsite. Some of the employers in attendance include:

Arlington Police Department

City of Arlington

Child Care Associates

Christian Women's Job Corps

FedEx Ground

Ultimate Staffing

Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County

Additionally, the fair will host two workshops

  • Resume Building Workshop provided by Goodwill Industries
  • LinkedIn Learning Workshop provided by UTA Libraires 

The Job Fair is free, and registration is not required for attendees.

Library Resources

The library has several resources available to the public that can be utilized before and after the event

JobNow is a database that is available for all library cardholders. This resource offers services like:

  • Create and edit resumes
  • Chat with interview coaches
  • Find job resources
  • View recorded workshops

Career Resources

Resources for Small Business Owners

Adult Education

Job Search Jumpstart. A virtual program held the second Wednesday of each month. Each session will cover a new topic. Topics include networking, interviews, cover letters, and resumes. Visit our calendar to register.