2018-SOBE-Hiring-Event
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City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov
OFFICE OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS, Tel: 305.673.7575 MEDIA ALERT
Tonya Daniels, E-mail: tonyadaniels@miamibeachfl.gov
Melissa Berthier, E-mail: melissaberthier@miamibeachfl.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 22, 2018
2018 SOBE Hiring Event
-- City to Host Job Fair for the Homeless on Wednesday, October 24 --
WHO/WHAT: Join the City of Miami Beach, in partnership with CareerSource South
Florida, for a truly promising job fair on Wednesday, October 24 from 10
a.m. to 3 p.m. Connecting homeless persons seeking work with
employers ready to hire, the City’s inaugural SOBE Hiring Event directly
connects the two parties in hopes of supporting a homeless individuals’
transition from the streets to independent living.
“A job isn’t just a means of making a living, it’s a person’s ticket out,”
shared Director of Housing and Community Services Maria Ruiz. “It’s a
freedom many of us take for granted. One that allows you to take a rein
on your life, gives you a sense of meaning and pride, welcomes you
back into society and most of all – grants you the freedom to build the life
you want. The goal is to ensure that every individual that is eager for a
job, is left with a sense of duty and accomplishment.”
Providing transportation to and from shelters to facilitate attendance, the
City will be extending services to all of its clients in shelter, including
those at The Salvation Army, Camillus House and Miami Rescue
Mission. Graduates and past participants of the City’s Homeless
Employment Program managed by H.O.P.E. in Miami-Dade County are
also encouraged to attend.
Men’s Warehouse will be ensuring homeless job seekers are dressed for
success by donating tailored business suits and shoes to these
individuals.
Noting over 300 vacant positions to be filled, participating businesses
include:
Hospitality
Balance Staffing, COMO Metropolitan Hotel, Dunns-Josephine Hotel, El
Paseo Hotel, EVE Hotel in Downtown Miami, Express Employment
Professionals Four Seasons Hotel in Miami Beach, Hilton Cabana Hotel
in Miami Beach, Hilton Hotel in Downtown Miami, Hospitality Staffing,
LAZ Parking, People Ready Staffing, Quanttitudes Services, Sculpture
We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant, tropical, historic community.
Hospitality, SFM Services, Inc., SOHO Beach House Hotel, South Beach
Group, Stanton South Beach, The Palms Hotel & Spa, Washington Park
Hotel & Worksquare Staffing
Trade & Logistics
Amazon & UPS
Retail
Macy’s in Miami Beach, Marshalls on Lincoln Road, in Downtown and
Midtown & Michaels Arts and Craft Store on Alton Road
Protective Services
Allied Universal & Byrant Security
Government
City of Miami Human Resources Department, Florida Division of
Vocational Rehabilitation (VR), Miami-Dade Police Department, Social
Security Administration & U.S. Census Bureau
Medical
Miami Beach Medical Group
Social Services
Catholic Charities & Goodwill Industries
Aviation
AAR Aircraft Services Corp & KLX Aerospace Solutions
Real Estate
Coldwell Banker
Education
CBT College
Restaurant/Food Service
Domino’s Pizza, Food Service Professionals, Subway & Chartwells at
University of Miami
Amusement Park
Jungle Island
WHEN: Wednesday, October 24, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
WHERE: Miami Beach Botanical Gardens
2000 Convention Center Drive (Banyan Ballroom)
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