More Than 450 Job Seekers Look for Work at Chamber of Commerce Fair

The Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce says its most recent job fair, held Wednesday at the Holiday Inn of Parsippany, was a big success.

The organizations said more than 450 local job seekers meet 33 local employers at the event, a project of the PACC's Employment Outreach Program that features strategic partnerships which include the NJSBDC of Northwest Jersey, free job posting boards, newsletters, career counseling, internships and seminars.

"We’re going to create and fill jobs for our residents to assist in sparking economic growth throughout the Parsippany area by encouraging investment in filling vacant spaces and hiring our unique workforce," said Chamber President Robert J. Peluso, who chaired the job fair committee with MaryAdelman. “Our volunteer committee did an outstanding job in making the event a success whileembracing collaboration amongst businesses and residents. It is our goal to show area businessesthat our local residents are educated, skilled, and ready to work. I could not be prouder.” 

Employers were engaged with the chamber and welcomed by its members over breakfast prior to the event. Many employers noted that they were introduced to a diverse group of quality candidates, therefore yielding positive results in attracting good employees.

Attending employers included ADP, Axa Advisors, Care One, Coca Cola Refreshments, Prudential, Provident Bank, Quest Diagnostics, Rite Aid, T-Mobile, Tiffany & Company, Planned Companies, and many more.

Among the dignitaries who came to the event

The Chamber also gave each attendee a free Greater Parsippany Rewards card that offered discounts at local area businesses.

According to the PACC, the Employment Outreach Program assists over 2,500 jobseekers and 75 area employers.  It offers its services free of charge to candidates; event funding for the fair and related Employment Outreach services are provided by the self-funded, volunteer-based PACC.