Through AZ Careers NOW, the Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation and Career Connectors are partnering to connect local Transportation & Warehousing employers to job seekers. Employers are invited to attend the FREE in-person hiring event on Tuesday, October 18th from 3:30 – 6 p.m. at Gateway Community College - Central City. To register, visit Employers – AZ Careers NOW.

The event will feature an in-person hiring and training expo where employers will host company booths in a career fair format to network with potential job candidates. Educators will be on-site to discuss certification and training opportunities with job seekers.

“As Arizona anticipates 103,245 job openings from 2021-2023 in the Transportation & Warehousing industry, it is important that we continue to connect employers to eager job seekers to support the high demand for talent in the industry,” said Jessica Pierce, CEO, Career Connectors.

Is your business struggling to fill entry-level, professional, or executive transportation & warehousing positions? AZ Careers NOW will help fill your talent pipeline by bringing job seekers to you!

According to the Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity, employment in transportation & warehousing occupations is projected to grow 11.3% from 2021-2023, with total projected employment of 301,366.

“With large projected employment in the Arizona Transportation & Warehousing industry, the Foundation remains concentrated on partnering with industry employers to provide free, accessible, hiring opportunities to fill the talent pipeline,” said Jennifer Mellor, chief innovation officer, Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation. “Through AZ Careers NOW, we can directly connect employers and job seekers as well as offer quick hiring processes that provide resources for training.”

Visit http://www.azcareersnow.com, THE go-to place for state hiring events! Employers can view all upcoming hiring events and register here.

AZ Careers NOW is a program of the Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation in partnership with Career Connectors.These events are made possible thanks to the support of Maricopa County.

About the Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation
The Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation (the Foundation) convenes and catalyzes business, education, and community to enhance college and career readiness, develop a stronger workforce, and build healthier communities throughout Arizona.

The Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit organization, leads the charitable and education initiatives of the Greater Phoenix Chamber under the four pillars of education, workforce development, wellness, and research. Through strong alignment between education, business, and community, the Foundation prepares individuals for college and career and serves as an intermediary to convey workforce needs and champion scalable workforce solutions. In addition, the Foundation makes Arizona and the Greater Phoenix region known as destinations for healthy talent and healthy communities through workplace wellness efforts and publishes data-driven research to inform policymakers, business leaders, and the general public.

About Career Connectors
Career Connectors is innovating how people land careers and employers build talent. As Arizona's fastest-growing employment services program, check out our unparalleled breadth of offerings at http://www.CareerConnectors.org or call 480-442-5806.