Hundreds turn out for Congressman Johnson’s Resources Fair at GPTC in Clarkston

Rep. Johnson connects constituents with community resources, holds film & television industry forum

CLARKSTON, GA – Hundreds of residents descended on Georgia Piedmont Technical College in Clarkston on Thursday to attend Rep. Hank Johnson’s Resources Fair, which helped connect constituents with local, state and federal agencies that provided job-readiness training, information on the television/film industry and employment opportunities.

The event included trainings for veterans, help for ex-offenders trying to overcome barriers to employment, resume development, pathways out of poverty, interviewing skills, job readiness workshops and small business forums. The fair – held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – included a panel on the television and film industry in Georgia.

“I’m committed to helping constituents who want to improve their lives and make the community better,” said Rep. Johnson. “For our first year holding an event like this, it was tremendous. It was all about helping people connect with the resources and opportunities that are available to them and see all the new possibilities that are out there for them.”

More than 30 vendors – including colleges and universities, businesses, state and local governments and workforce development agencies – participated.

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