NEW ORLEANS (press release) – New Orleans & Company is celebrating the 10th anniversary of Job Fest on Tuesday, June 3, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Joy Theater. The company shared that 30 organizations from the New Orleans hospitality industry will be on site, prepared to conduct in-person interviews onsite and make immediate job offers.
Positions are available at all levels from managers and sales positions to baristas and much more at hotels, restaurants, cultural attractions, and much more. This is an opportunity to join nearly 80,000 other New Orleanians who make their living in hospitality in the New Orleans area.
“Job Fests are a great way for our organizations and members to connect directly with our community,” said Kevin Ferguson, New Orleans & Company VP of External Affairs & Membership, in a release about the event. “Our work at New Orleans & Company starts with the community. We must continue to make this city work for the residents to ultimately work for the visitors and the longevity of Job Fest is a testament to that effort.”
New Orleans & Co. shares that this Job Fest will also be a celebration. Attendees will be treated to raffles featuring gift cards, grocery boxes from Top Box, resume-building resources, and the Louisiana Workforce Commission mobile computer lab to help job seekers apply online to support their job-hunting journey. These added touches ensure the event is not just about handing out applications, but about empowerment, preparation, and celebration.
“Job Fests are a great opportunity to showcase all that our industry has to offer. Whether you are currently hiring or not, these activations provide an opportunity to promote your business and get potential candidates to be thinking of you,” said Tara Minamoto, the Windsor Court Hotel director of Training & Development. “New Orleans & Company does a great job of hosting these in various parts of the city to breakdown any barriers and ensure we receive a well-rounded pool of applicants.”
This year marks a decade since New Orleans & Company launched its Job Fest events, a community-focused initiative that helps connect thousands of residents to meaningful careers in the hospitality industry. What began as a forward-thinking solution to a challenge has grown into one of the industry’s most powerful platforms for workforce opportunity and awareness.
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