AUBURN, Ala.- The City of Auburn's Workforce Development team is partnering with the Opelika Workforce Council and Greater Peace Baptist Church to host a Neighborhood Job Fair on Tuesday, April 30. The event will be held from 2-6 p.m. at Greater Peace Baptist Church (650 Jeter Ave., Opelika).

“As one of the fasting growing MSAs in Alabama, we are partnering with our neighboring community and the faith-based community to reach additional talent looking for great opportunities,” said Amy Brabham, Auburn's Workforce Development director.

This is the third of several joint efforts between the cities of Auburn and Opelika, along with faith-based organizations, to get connected with those not currently engaged in the workforce in neighborhoods throughout both cities. The Auburn-Opelika MSA has a workforce participation rate of approximately 57%. This event will be geared towards reaching out to the other 43% of eligible workers.

“We are excited about this ongoing community effort to reach potential applicants for the many great careers that are available in our area,” said John Sweatman, Opelika Economic Development director.

Over 30 companies will be onsite presenting job opportunities to applicants, including: 2aUSA, Inc.; ADS – TEC; Afni, Inc.; Aletheia House; AUBix LLC; Auburn City Schools; Auburn Marriott Opelika Resort & Spa at Grand National; Auburn University; Auburn University Facilities Management; The Hotel at Auburn University & Dixon Conference Center; Briggs and Stratton; City of Auburn; East Alabama Health; East Alabama Mental Health; Golden State Foods; Hanwha Advanced Materials America; HL Mando; ID Plastics, LP; Lee County Commission; Miele Manufacturing Inc.; Nashville Wire Products; Pharmavite; Publix; Right at Home; and Webster Fulfillment.

There will also be several community resource partners onsite to help attendees needing assistance with common employment barriers such as available childcare, transportation and additional training. Those partners include the Greater Peace Community Development Corporation & Child Development Center, Lee Russell Council of Governments, Opelika Career Center, Southern Union State Community College and United Way of Lee County.

No previous registration is required to attend this event. Resumes are encouraged but also not required.