Congressman Lamar Smith hosted a job fair today (11/9/11), in Live Oak in collaboration with Workforce Solutions Alamo, with nearly 100 employers participating and 1,100 people attending.

“The job fair was hugely successful with great participation from both employers and local job seekers,” said Smith.  We were able to help match many 21st district residents looking for work with job creators ready to hire. With San Antonio’s unemployment rate at a 21-year high, I believe this job fair was helpful to many under- and unemployed residents.

“Thanks to all the employers who participated in the job fair and helped make it a success.  Events like this are a good start to help put people back to work.  I will continue working in Congress to advance legislation to put the government’s economic house back in order and create more jobs for Americans.”

Click here for a full list of employers who participated in the job fair:  http://lamarsmith.house.gov/Issues/Issue/?IssueID=44732