La Palmera Hosts Summer Job Fair

Workforce Solutions Coastal Bend teaming up to hold free, one-day event

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (June 19, 2023) – La Palmera and Workforce Solutions Coastal Bend will host a Summer Job Fair Wednesday, June 21, from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. in the mall’s Center Court.

Those looking for summer employment or even a new career can attend the free event and have the opportunity to interview on the spot with a variety of potential employers from throughout the community including Coastal Bend Employment, Compass Connections, Corpus Christi Supported Living Center, Driscoll Children’s Hospital, GardaWorld Security Services, Regency Integrated Health, Texas State Aquarium, and Workforce Solutions Childcare and Veterans Services. Participating La Palmera tenants include Bath & Body Works, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Dave and Buster’s, Dillard’s, Drs. McIntyre and Garza, Great American Cookies, JCPenney, La Palmera security and housekeeping, Reeds Jewelers, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, and Smile-Chic.

“Workforce Solutions Coastal Bend is excited to partner with La Palmera to connect employers and job seekers who are seeking summer employment,” said Ken Trevino, president and CEO of Workforce Solutions Coastal Bend. “The retail industry is moving into a busy season and this job fair will be a great networking event for both businesses and job seekers.”

Attendees will register with Workforce Solutions in Center Court upon arrival to participate. Job seekers should plan to bring a current resume and be prepared to interview during the event. In the meantime, those seeking employment can go also go online to WorklnTexas.com to view available job openings in the area.

Those looking to find employment specifically at La Palmera can also go to lapalmera.com and tap on the Careers link found at the bottom of the page for all current mall store and restaurant job openings.

For more information about the Summer Job Fair, contact Esperanza Vela at Workforce Solutions Coastal Bend at (361) 500-8944.