Telecommunications giant AT&T has begun a hiring push in Fairfield and New Haven counties.
AT&T will be hosting job fairs over the next two weeks in New Haven, Rocky Hill and Stamford to help fill more than 60 open positions across Connecticut.
“AT&T has career opportunities available for individuals who have equal passion for both customer service and new technologies,” said Bill Leahy, vice president for regulatory and external affairs for the Atlantic region, in a statement. “AT&T’s investment, particularly in our growing wireless business and advanced television segments is contributing to Connecticut during these difficult economic times. These are good jobs with wages and benefits that are among the best in the nation.”
Leahy said the company”™s investment in Connecticut’s advanced TV, Internet and third-generation mobile broadband infrastructure is helping accelerate economic and job growth. He said as the traditional wireline portion of AT&T’s business shrinks, growing business segments like U-verse and wireless are creating new job opportunities, many of which are union positions. Â Leahy said openings include, but are not limited to, door-to-door sales and retail sales.
“AT&T’s goal of hiring more than 60 people in Connecticut underscores the importance of creating a climate that helps business of all types and sizes succeed,” said Joan McDonald, commissioner of the state Department of Economic and Community Development.
