Job seekers and employers connect at 29th Valley-Wide Employment Expo in Indio

Government agencies, hotels, big box retailers, restaurants, insurance companies and other prospective employers were out accepting applications and interfacing with job seekers Thursday during the 29th Valley-Wide Employment Expo in Indio.

"The expo will feature hundreds of job openings across various industries, including education, healthcare, hospitality and more,'' according to an expo statement. "Local employers are eager to fill positions (with) job seekers who are seeking new career opportunities, especially with the busy tourism season approaching."  

The event runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino's Special Events Center, located at 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway.  

Just over 70 employers had recruiters on hand for the job fair.

Some of the agencies and firms registered for the event include the city of Indio, Entravision Communications, Living Desert Zoo & Gardens, Maxim Healthcare, the Palm Springs Unified School District and the Riverside County Department of Public Social Services.