ASHEBORO, N.C. -
Finding a job during a recession isn't easy especially when unemployment rates in parts of the Piedmont is close to double digits.
"The economic struggle is really bad especially at my house, single parent with two kids," said Beverly Blalock. "It's tough really tough."
There are jobs out there and people more than willing to seek them out.
More than 300 people showed up in the first 40 minutes of a job fair Thursday in Asheboro. Many of them already have part-time jobs, but need more work to make ends meet.
"I worked in two of the mills here, then they laid (me) off, a temp agency ...they laid off, (and a) restaurant, that business closed up," said Craig Taylor.
Many of them, like Taylor, already have part-time jobs, but need more work to make ends meet.
"Working part time is bringing a little bread, but I'm trying to get the whole loaf of bread," admitted Taylor.
About 40 companies turned out to offer opportunities at the Randolph County JobLink Career Center in Asheboro. Fewer than previous job fairs, but it showed jobs are still available.
"We are very fortunate to have a lot of employers here that do have job opportunities," said JobLink's Howey Snotherly.
Many available jobs are in the medical and service industries, but some came to talk to training schools.
"Within the first hour we've seen probably a hundred people already," said Chris Walls with Cross Country Truck Driving School.
"A lot of people are looking for a new career because they've been in textiles and they see the way the industry is going here in us they are looking for something with job security."
People like Cedric Gains, laid off for months now but holding on to hope.
"I believe that something is going to happen for me. I just have to keep that motivation going," said Gains
"The economic struggle is really bad especially at my house, single parent with two kids," said Beverly Blalock. "It's tough really tough."
There are jobs out there and people more than willing to seek them out.
More than 300 people showed up in the first 40 minutes of a job fair Thursday in Asheboro. Many of them already have part-time jobs, but need more work to make ends meet.
"I worked in two of the mills here, then they laid (me) off, a temp agency ...they laid off, (and a) restaurant, that business closed up," said Craig Taylor.
Many of them, like Taylor, already have part-time jobs, but need more work to make ends meet.
"Working part time is bringing a little bread, but I'm trying to get the whole loaf of bread," admitted Taylor.
About 40 companies turned out to offer opportunities at the Randolph County JobLink Career Center in Asheboro. Fewer than previous job fairs, but it showed jobs are still available.
"We are very fortunate to have a lot of employers here that do have job opportunities," said JobLink's Howey Snotherly.
Many available jobs are in the medical and service industries, but some came to talk to training schools.
"Within the first hour we've seen probably a hundred people already," said Chris Walls with Cross Country Truck Driving School.
"A lot of people are looking for a new career because they've been in textiles and they see the way the industry is going here in us they are looking for something with job security."
People like Cedric Gains, laid off for months now but holding on to hope.
"I believe that something is going to happen for me. I just have to keep that motivation going," said Gains
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