Indio Hosting Free Workshops To Help Job Seekers Find Work

INDIO, CA — Free workshops will be held next week in advance of the 28th Valley-Wide Employment Expo, set to be held later this month, to help job seekers prepare for the fair.

Four sessions, two each conducted in English and in Spanish, will be held Sept. 12 online and in person at the Indio Workforce Development Center at 44199 Monroe St., according to Riverside County officials.

The English sessions will be held at 10 a.m. and 2:15 p.m., while the Spanish sessions are set for 11:15 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Topics include resume writing and editing, successful interviewing techniques and professional attire. Attendees can also receive incentives for participating, such as clothing vouchers and gift cards.

The workshops will be hosted in a collaboration between the Riverside County Department of Public Social Services and the Desert's Best Friends Closet, a non-profit organization, according to county officials.

The job fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 20 at Fantasy Springs Casino, 84245 Indio Springs Parkway. Attendees are encouraged to take copies of their current resume and register in advance, though walk-ins will be welcome.

Links to online workshop sessions, registration for the job fair, and a list of participating employers can be found at desertjobexpo.com.