13 Employers, More Than 36 Openings at Rancho Cordova Job Fair

On Thursday, October 3rd,  Assemblyman Ken Cooley (D-Rancho Cordova) helped 43 people connect with local employers currently filling open positions during his job fair in Rancho Cordova.

Hosted at the Cordova Neighborhood Church with support from the Folsom Cordova Community Partnership, attendees were able to talk with 13 organizations currently hiring for more than 36 positions in manufacturing, operations, maintenance, and sales and customer service.

“Today’s competitive market has made finding a job harder than it has ever been in your life,” said Cooley. “By being here to talk face to face with employers, you are giving yourself a competitive edge to hear what they are really looking for and creating an impression that could lead to a good career.”

In addition to talking with local employers, attendees were able to get coaching during two workshops on resume building and interview techniques. Discussions during the workshops helped focus job seekers on searching and applying for the right positions, and gave them tips on how to be competitive during the application and interview process.

“This job fair was a tremendous resource to our local community residents. It was especially beneficial to have the event located in the heart of the city where unemployment is at its highest," said Renee John, the Employment Services Manager from the Folsom Cordova Community Partnership who presented the workshops.

Job seekers attending the day’s event were generally upbeat while talking with employers.  

Alexandra Reagan, a Rancho Cordova resident attending the event, noted the openness of the employer representatives and guidance they gave in applying for jobs.

“It’s great that this opportunity is being provided to the community,” said Reagan. “It was encouraging to hear that everyone has job openings they are hiring for now.”  

“My last job fair in Foothill Farms was a great success. A good part of that was we focused on bringing employers who are hiring right now,” said Cooley. “We continued that theme with this job fair, and it’s given attendees a lot of hope and encouragement to hear there are good jobs available now.”