• Community Cooperative Partners with CareerSource SWFL and Goodwill SWFL for a Job Fair Event: Empowering Local Job Seekers with Resources and Opportunities

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    Community Cooperative Partners with CareerSource SWFL and Goodwill SWFL for a Job Fair Event: Empowering Local Job Seekers with Resources and Opportunities

    FORT MYERS, Fla. (March 3, 2025) – Community Cooperative, a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending hunger and homelessness in Southwest Florida, is excited to announce its Job Fair on March 12, 2025. The event will be hosted at Community Cooperative in Sam’s Community Café & Kitchen and is proudly sponsored by CareerSource SWFL, Goodwill SWFL, and Community Cooperative.  This job fair is designed to target a population that is entering the job market for the first time or re-entering the job market after a gap in employment, which might be due to disability or incarceration.

    Heather Singleton, Social Services and Education Manager at Community Cooperative, highlights the purpose of this important event: “Our goal with this job fair is to provide individuals in the community with the opportunity to secure stable employment and access valuable resources to improve their lives. By hosting the event in our café, we are ensuring a central, accessible location where people can connect with employers and services that can make a real difference.”

    The job fair will feature over 25 vendors from various industries, offering job opportunities. Additionally, attendees will have access to free haircuts, provided by Florida Academy, ensuring that all participants feel prepared and confident when meeting with potential employers.

    Event Details:

    • Date: Wednesday, March 12, 2025
    • Time: 12 PM – 3 PM
    • Location: Sam’s Community Café & Kitchen; 3429 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33916
    • Vendors: Over 25 local employers and service organizations
    • Special Services: Free haircuts, courtesy of Florida Academy

     

    Community Cooperative understands that stable employment is a key step toward self-sufficiency. This job fair serves as a critical opportunity for individuals to connect with local employers and gain access to essential services, including job search assistance, resume support, and more.

    This event is open to the public and offers a welcoming environment for all job seekers in the community. With the support of CareerSource SWFL, Goodwill SWFL, and Community Cooperative, this job fair aims to be a stepping stone for individuals to better their lives and contribute to a stronger, more self-sufficient community.

    For more information about Community Cooperative’s Job Fair event please contact HSingleton@CommunityCooperative.com.

     

    About Community Cooperative

    Since 1984, Community Cooperative has worked to effectively eliminate hunger and homelessness in Southwest Florida while simultaneously inspiring and supporting sustained positive change in its clients by delivering innovative food, education, and social service programs. With a dedicated team of volunteers, board of directors and staff, Community Cooperative stays committed to its core responsibility to collect and distribute resources through a strong and viable network of community partners. Community Cooperative is an exemplary steward of the resources entrusted to it and serves clients with compassion and integrity. Through collaboration and ongoing education, Community Cooperative supports and strengthens those whose lives have been affected by hunger and homelessness, ensuring that they have access to the resources necessary to transform their lives with dignity.

    Media Contact: Aliyah Santana, Social Media & Marketing Coordinator, Aliyah@CommunityCooperative.com or call (239) 332-7687 ext. 105

     

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