Print this story |
E-mail story |
This story has 17 comments Add your own |
iPod friendly | Bookmark this
What is this?
photo by Ben Hillyer
Correction Corporations of America senior director of human resources Mike Latko hands out information to a line of job seekers Monday morning before the CCA job fair opened at the Natchez Convention Center. A line of about 75 people formed outside the building before the doors opened at noon.
Line forms for CCA jobs
Published Tuesday, April 21, 2009
NATCHEZ — Job seekers turned-out in droves Monday, hoping for a post at the new Corrections Corporation of America prison in Adams County.
While CCA officials expect to hire approximately 400 workers to run the prison, more than 1,100 hundred turned up for CCA’s job fair Monday, Warden Vance Laughlin said.
“This has been an unbelievable turnout,” he said. “People are very excited about this.”
At approximately 3 p.m., the crowds had dwindled from the morning rush and those working the fair were preparing for the evening onslaught.
“When people start getting off work, that’s when we’ll see the second rush,” Laughlin said.
Waiting for the second rush was Capt. Tracey Quintana, a 14-year CCA veteran working at a New Mexico facility.
Photo by Ben Hillyer
Job seekers use a line of computers Monday afternoon to fill out online applications for positions at the new Adams County Correctional facility.
Quintana, who normally works as a disciplinary hearing officer, was meeting with potential employees during the fair.
“They’re asking about salary, 401Ks, insurance, vacation and all the normal stuff,” Quintana said.
Laughlin said most of Monday was focused on staffing correctional and administrative positions.
And of the applicants Quintana met with, she estimated at least 40 percent have already worked, or do work, in a prison facility.
Kathy Dodge currently works in a nearby prison facility and was filling out an application to work as a guard Monday afternoon.
“It’s good they’re having this,” Dodge said of the job fair. “Right now a lot of people are out there and looking for work. This is going to help some people.”
This week’s fair runs through Wednesday.
Laughlin said all applicants should be prepared to fill out an application online.
Comments
Posted by ntzmom (anonymous) on April 21, 2009 at 1:30 a.m. (Suggest removal)
It is GREAT to see so many people actually looking for a job!
Posted by bobbiejean8 (anonymous) on April 21, 2009 at 7:58 a.m. (Suggest removal)
It is a blessing to have a another prison to come in this area. I pray that everyone that became unemployed will soon be employed if not at the prison, somewhere close to home. With jobs closing all over the United States, only God knows what the world is facing and how families are struggling to meet their daily needs.
Posted by Teach4Peace (anonymous) on April 21, 2009 at 8:37 a.m. (Suggest removal)
ntzmom, I second that, I am SO GLAD to see people getting out and looking for a job! Hopefully the ones who greatly need a job will be hired and do good work!
Posted by ijohnson (anonymous) on April 21, 2009 at 8:50 a.m. (Suggest removal)
((ntzmom and bobbiejean8)) this is GREAT to see -- someone having the opportunity to line up to apply for a job (in Natchez). This is wonderful for our area and for those eagerly looking for work. We have a lot of men and women in Natchez, Fayette, Vidalia, and surrounding areas, anxious to get back to work. Unfortunately, there's not enough jobs to go around.
However, this is a blessing; I wish everyone applying "the best"!!! Every day is a new day that brings new opportunities. DON'T GIVE UP!!!!!!
Posted by cchat123 (anonymous) on April 21, 2009 at 9:45 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I have a Master's Degree in Professional Development which is my secondary career of which I have not put into motion. I have not practice in this field because my primary employment is in healthcare. My job in healthcare is thriving and fortunately is not threaten by the current economy downturns.
However, I do see an excellent opportunity where my professional development services are needed in the job seeking arena.
I still see people are ignoring the rules of dressing appropriately for a potential employer. I would bet 100:1 if someone does not present oneself in a manner that can be described as "not dressed to impress" on job fair day; one's resume is probaly "jacked up" too. If this is the case your interviewer will not think very much of your work ethic.
My free advice to the unemployed seeking work no matter what position you are applying.
Take time to prepare yourself for employment as the person you will work for will take time to explore and critique your abilities.
So remember this is an opportunity for you to shine and move forward.
Posted by SandraSue (anonymous) on April 21, 2009 at 10:25 a.m. (Suggest removal)
English 101
Past tense for practice is practiced.
Past tense for threaten is threatened.
Correct spelling for probaly is probably.
Posted by thankful2 (anonymous) on April 21, 2009 at 11:33 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I totally agree with you cchat123. Regardless if it is just applying for a job or interview we should be dressed to impress. Don't over do it but be presentable. The braids in your hair man has to go and those earrings in your ears men has to go also. Be cautious of these things when applying for a position anywhere. That is a minus from the start. Iron your clothes no matter what it is. Neatness counts....
Posted by thankful2 (anonymous) on April 21, 2009 at 11:34 a.m. (Suggest removal)
First impressions are lasting impressions!!!
Posted by c_8512 (anonymous) on April 21, 2009 at 11:37 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I sure hope there will not be "1,100 hundred" there this afternoon when I get there this afternoon.
Posted by c_8512 (anonymous) on April 21, 2009 at 12:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I guess I am redundant myself on this one, sorry ND.
Posted by naturegirl (anonymous) on April 21, 2009 at 4:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)
To SandraSue - why is there one in every crowd who just has to point out the grammar and spelling errors of others?
Posted by enduserx (anonymous) on April 21, 2009 at 6:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Good photo by Ben.
Posted by elvisss (anonymous) on April 21, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)
SisterSue is going to be veeerrrrryyyy busy correcting grammar and spelling on this website.
Posted by SandraSue (anonymous) on April 21, 2009 at 7 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I developed this annoying habit during my 36 years of grading papers.My apologies to all you Natchez bloggers.Cchat had some valid points and valuable advise.
Posted by hellokitty (anonymous) on April 21, 2009 at 8:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)
SandraSue, I think you meant advice.
Posted by mekaboo82 (anonymous) on April 21, 2009 at 9:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)
People quit being so negative, you should be blessed to get any job, in hard time like now. I wish the best to everyone who gets hires. Be Blessed!!!
Posted by SandraSue (anonymous) on April 21, 2009 at 10:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)
hellokitty,
Touche!!!
A+
Post a comment (Terms of Use Policy)
(Requires free registration.)