Job fair set for next week

More than 25 employers will be on hand for a job fair on Oct. 25 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the William H. Gray Youth Center, 12th Street and Cecil B. Moore Avenue.

Employers include Temple University, Kensington Hospital, the Philadelphia Police Department, SEPTA, UPS, Einstein Healthcare Network, Wells Fargo and LIFT-Philadelphia.

"The statistics on unemployed and underemployed residents in Philadelphia continue to be at a record high," said state Rep. W. Curtis Thomas, sponsor of the annual job fair.

"However, we have a wealth of qualified, skilled and talented people who are willing and able to add value to any company or organization," he said.

A resume-writing workshop will run from 9 to 10 a.m. and an interview-skills workshop will run from 11 a.m. to noon.

Attendees should bring resumes and dress in business attire. Free parking is available.