HOSPITALITY JOB SEEKERS AT FAIR
Mount Vernon; John Ravitz, executive vice president and CEO, The Business Council of Westchester; George Latimer, Westchester County executive; Terry
McAneney, general manager, Marriott Westchester; and Thom Kleiner, executive director, Westchester-Putnam Workforce Development Board, at last
month”™s Westchester County Tourism-Hospitality Job Fair.
Last month”™s Westchester County Tourism & Hospitality Job Fair at the Marriott Westchester Tarrytown offered more than 120 job seekers the opportunity to connect with 32 employers and learn about the various career paths available at local hotels, restaurants and entertainment venues.
Speaking at the fair, Westchester County Executive George Latimer said, “We were able to connect members of our tourism and hospitality industry to talent from Westchester County and beyond, which is critical as we welcome visitors back to Westchester for business and leisure.”
Bridget Gibbons, Westchester County economic development director, said “We are committed to helping the companies in our tourism and hospitality sector stage a strong comeback”¦.”
Thom Kleiner, executive Ddrector, Westchester-Putnam Workforce Development Board, said “”¦This successful job fair suggests that individuals are ready to put themselves forward and businesses are ready to engage them to augment and improve their workforce.”
The job fair was sponsored by Westchester Tourism and Film, in conjunction with the Westchester County Office of Economic Development, Westchester-Putnam Career Center Network, Westchester Hotel Association, the Westchester Marriott and The Business Council of Westchester. Complimentary transportation was provided by Red Oak Transportation.