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Upcoming job fair seeks to employ residents on probation, others

Event to be held April 24 in Belle Glade
Job fair at West Palm Beach Marriott Dec. 7
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BELLE GLADE, Fla. — April is Second Chance Month and the group People of Purpose are inviting the public to an upcoming job fair.

SPECIAL COVERAGE: Rebound South Florida

The event will take place April 24 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the parking lot of the Florida Department of Children and Families in Belle Glade.

The location is formerly the Florida Department of Revenue Child Support Program building at 2990 N Main St.

People who are encouraged to attend are:

  • Those on probation who cannot get a job
  • Those with court costs who cannot pay them
  • Those who would like more information concerning their voting rights or who would like to register to vote
  • Those interested in education opportunities

Some of the many organizations that will be attending are Riviera Beach Reentry, The Lords Place Reentry, CareerSource, Palm Beach Public Defender Office, Palm Beach County Sheriff, Palm Beach State College and more.

Hot dogs, chips and soda will be available to those who attend at no charge.

Contact William Freeman at (561) 530-9169 or wfreeman240@gmail.com for more information.