Continuing the Climb with job fair for challenged backgrounds

Published on October 25, 2023

The Continuing the Climb Re-Entry Job and Resource Fair is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, at Resource Connection gym, 2300 Circle Drive.

Why it matters: The event will focus on employment opportunities for people with challenged backgrounds.

• The event is open to all job seekers.
• Meet employers seeking to immediately hire for part-time, full-time, seasonal, permanent and temporary openings.

There will be more than 70 re-entry and veteran-friendly employers looking to fill employment vacancies. Organizations will be onsite to connect attendees with programs and services such as clothing, education, financial literacy, health, job search tips and training opportunities, legal services, rental assistance, shelter, transportation, utility assistance and more.

Admission is free. Register online.

Also: Court in the Community

Fort Worth Municipal Court representatives will be at this event conducting a Court in the Community/Warrant Forgiveness event.

• Attendees may visit without fear of arrest for outstanding warrants issued by Fort Worth Municipal Court.
• The Court event is only for Fort Worth citations (for example, any Class C criminal case filed with the court such as traffic violations, ordinance violations and penal code violations through the issuance of a citation).
• Preregistration for Court in the Community is required.
• Register by calling 817-392-6700.

This free event is sponsored by the Continuing the Climb Planning Committee, including Cornerstone Assistance Network, Unlocking Doors, Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County, Goodwill North Central Texas, Redemption Bridge and City of Fort Worth EnVision Center.

Photo: Dozens of re-entry and veteran-friendly employers will be looking to fill employment vacancies at the Continuing the Climb event on Nov. 3.

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