Valley-Wide Employment Expo back in-person at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino Special Events Center on Sept. 28
September 27, 2022
Free event offers hundreds of job opportunities in and near the Coachella Valley
MEDIA ADVISORY
Who: Over 80 employers and event organizers will welcome job seekers to the 27th Valley-Wide Employment Expo, which returns in-person after two years of being virtual. Opening ceremony speakers to include:
- V. Manuel Perez, Fourth District Supervisor
- Jeff Hewitt, Fifth District Supervisor
- Waymond Fermon, Mayor of Indio
- Jeffrey Van Wagenen, County Executive Officer
- Heidi Marshall, Director of Housing and Workforce Solutions
- Sayori Baldwin, Director of Department of Public Social Services
What:This free event will offer hundreds of positions from a variety of industries including education, gaming, healthcare, hospitality, information technology, logistics and transportation. Job seekers are encouraged to register at desertjobexpo.com and bring copies of their resume along with a picture ID on the day of the event. Walk-ins are also welcome.
Where: Fantasy Springs Resort Casino Special Events Center, 84-245 Indio Springs Pkwy, Indio, CA. 92203.
When: Wednesday, Sept. 28 from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. Media arrival begins at 8 a.m. for set-up and opening ceremony. Doors open to the public at 9 a.m.
Why: To connect job seekers and employers in and near the Coachella Valley. While Augusts jobless rates were 4.3% in Riverside County, unemployment was higher in several desert communities with many local employers in need of employees. A list of the participating employers can be found here.
Media opportunities: Photography and visuals include interviews with elected officials, employers, workforce development specialists, county leaders, conference organizers, job seekers, and more.
Additional information: On the day of the event, a free shuttle service will be available for job seekers. It will take them from the SunLine Transit Station, located at 83-255 CA-111 in Indio, to the Fantasy Springs Casino Resort Special Events Center. The shuttle service will operate from 8:45 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
