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Buckeye promotes 'Reduce the Commute' job fair as majority of residents commute outside city
Summary
Brian Wright, the City of Buckeye’s economic development business manager, urged residents to attend a 'Reduce the Commute' job fair and initiative, saying 88% of residents commute outside the city; organizers said more than 50 employers will attend and some will interview on site.
Brian Wright, economic development business manager for the City of Buckeye, promoted the city’s "Reduce the Commute" job fair and initiative and said 88% of residents currently commute outside the city for work.
Wright framed the initiative as an opportunity to shorten commutes and improve quality of life by connecting residents with local employers. He said the event will let job seekers "connect directly with local employers, explore a variety of different openings across different industries, discover opportunities for your career advancement, network with industry professionals," and that more than 50 employers will participate.
Organizers advised attendees to prepare for on-the-spot hiring. Wright said many organizations at the fair would be conducting immediate interviews and hiring, and urged job seekers to bring multiple copies of their resumes and to research attending companies in advance.
Wright offered specific tips for attendees: "dress to impress. No shorts, flip flops, or revealing clothing," bring extra copies of resumes and be prepared to interview, and "be open to new opportunities," visiting tables beyond the roles they initially consider.
The remarks recorded in the transcript were a presentation-style announcement rather than a formal city meeting action; no motions, votes, or formal decisions were recorded in the transcript segment provided.
Information in this article is based on comments by Brian Wright during a presentation; attendance figures and the statistic that 88% of residents commute outside the city were stated by Wright in the recorded remarks and are reported here as his statements.
