The Georgia Department of Labor and South Atlanta High School's Law and Social Justice Parent-Teacher-Student Association will co-sponsor a resource and career expo Tuesday, Oct. 9, in Atlanta. The expo will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Rosel Fann Recreation Center, located at 365 Cleveland Ave.

The expo will feature a number of employers, educational institutions, and resource agencies that provide assistance to job seekers. The employers will be hiring or discussing current and future employment opportunities, while other organizations will provide education and other resources.

Applicants should bring plenty of resumes and be prepared to fill out company applications and interview for available job openings. Attendees are encouraged to dress appropriately to improve their opportunities for employment.

Those expected to participate in the expo include: the Art Institute of Atlanta, Avon, CHP International/Job Corps, Coca Cola, Comcast, DeVry University's Keller School, Executive Marketing Team, Global Protective Services, Goodwill of North Georgia, House of Hawk Transportation, Pepsi Cola, Primerica, and The Trinity Group.

For more information about the expo, or employers wanting to register, contact Crystal Newton at (404) 679-0509, or Janice Burley-Black at (404) 679-0507, at the GDOL's North Metro Career Center.

For more information, connect with GDOL on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube which can be conveniently accessed at dol.state.ga.us.