Lakewood, CO— While thousands of Coloradans are losing their unemployment benefits this holiday season because Republicans in Congress continue to block an extension of the benefits, Congressman Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) is focused on trying to help Coloradans get back to work as soon as possible.On Monday, Dec. 6, Congressman Ed Perlmutter’s office will hold a career fair for people looking for jobs in the metro area. This career fair will feature a number of Colorado companies who are currently hiring for a wide range of positions. Additionally, there will be representatives from local workforce development centers and other resources available to help constituents in the 7th Congressional District and throughout the metro area find jobs. Following are just some of the companies who will be participating:
* Comcast
* Echotech Institute
* King Soopers
* Ascent Solar
· ATBS Tax and Accounting Service
* Department of Veterans Affairs
* Red Rocks Community College
* Lockheed Martin
* Ball Aerospace
* AT&T
* Xcel Energy
* CH2MHill
* Wild Blue Communications
* Home Instead Senior Care
* US Bank
* Merrick & Company
* Strategic Staffing
· Isle Casino Hotel
· City of Lakewood
· SOS Staffing Service (VESTAS)
People should bring their resumes and come find out more information about the jobs available at these and other businesses in the Denver Metro area. For more information, please contact Congressman Perlmutter’s Office at 303.274.7944.
WHAT: Congressman Ed Perlmutter’s Office Career Fair
WHEN: Monday, Dec. 6, 2010 9 a.m. – Noon
WHERE: Jefferson County Fairgrounds Main Exhibit Hall 15200 W. 6th Ave
Golden, CO 80401
