Blackburn hosting March 19 jobs fair

March 18– A jobs fair will be held Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Henderson at the Freed Hardeman University Sports Center's auxiliary gym.

The event hosted by Congressman Marsha Blackburn is an effort to match job seekers with potential employers.

Participating companies have the opportunity to set up booths and speak on the specifics of their industry and possible opportunities for job seekers.

"Certainly times are tough all over these days, but here in Tennessee’s 7th District we have a competitive advantage. The 7th District mixes world class talent with some of America’s most innovative companies," Blackburn said.

The following companies are among those registered to participate in Friday’s jobs fair:

•West Tennessee Healthcare

•Masco Bath

•U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development

•State of Tennessee Department of Human Resources

•Youth Villages

•Hardeman County School System

•Easter Seals Tennessee

•Southwest Human Resource Agency- Local Workforce Investment Area 11

•Jackson Energy Authority

•Personnel Placements, LLC

•Sitters and More, Inc.

•United States Army

•Tennessee Army National Guard

•cTechnology, Inc.

•University of Tennessee-Martin McNairy Center/Selmer

•Lane College