A job fair that embraces diversity

Newburgh — The third annual Hudson Valley diversity job fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 13, in the Green Room at the Cornerstone, 111 Broadway, Newburgh. The event is sponsored by Independent Living. Employers and job-seekers may participate at no cost. Participating employers are invited to attend a free informational breakfast session from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Last year, more than 340 job-seekers attended, and 35 were employed by participating companies within 30 days. Co-sponsors include the Association for the Visually Impaired, Capabilities Partnership, Inc., Department of Labor/Orange Works, Local Business Advisory Council, Adult Career and Continuing Education Services-Vocational Rehabilitation, Mental Health Association in Orange County, Metro Pool, Safe Harbors of the Hudson, and Orange and Sullivan County Employment Alliance Network. For more information or to register, call David Owens at 561-4061 ext. 262 or email dowensmyindependentliving.org.