City of Long Beach, CA

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City to Host New Horizons: A Career Fair for Second Chances

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PRESS RELEASE

City of Long Beach Public Information Office411 W. Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90802https://www.longbeach.gov

8/7/2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEPress Release # 080725
Subject:
City to Host New Horizons: A Career Fair for Second Chances
Event tailored for people reentering the workforce taking place Wednesday, August 20
Contact:
Chelsey Magallon
Public Affairs Officer
Economic Development Department
562.570.3863
[email protected]




Long Beach, CA - The City of Long Beach Economic Development Department, in collaboration with the United States Probation and Pretrial Services Office, invites those looking to reenter the workforce or seeking a new beginning to attend a free career fair. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Long Beach Workforce Innovation Network Adult Career Services Center (4811 Airport Plaza Dr.).

New Horizons: A Career Fair for Second Chances will offer opportunities for people with justice-involved backgrounds to learn about and get connected with meaningful pathways to employment and supportive services. Mental health, health care, housing and other services will be available for attendees. While the job fair will focus on resources for those who have been formerly incarcerated, the free event is open to the public. Those interested in attending are encouraged to RSVP online.

Participating employers and organizations include International Paper, Long Beach City College Justice Scholars Program, ReIGNITE Hope Welder Training, ROADS Community Clinics, SMART Local 105 (Sheet Metal Workers), U.A. Local 709 Sprinkler Fitters Union, Western States Regional Council of Carpenters and Women In Non-Traditional Employment Roles.

For additional information about New Horizons: A Career Fair for Second Chances, contact Jennifer Angeles Weyh, Business Engagement Specialist, Long Beach Economic Development Department, at 562.570.4705 or [email protected].

Media inquiries can be directed to Chelsey Magallon, Public Affairs Officer, Long Beach Economic Development Department, at 562.570.3863 or [email protected].

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