The city of Surprise, in partnership with ARIZONA@WORK, is hosting a free hiring event on Thursday, Sept. 26 to connect job seekers with employers who are currently hiring.

The hiring event will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Surprise Regional Library, 16089 N. Bullard Ave.

Job seekers can meet potential employers and establish professional relationships in a convenient, time-saving setting.

A variety of organizations and businesses will be in attendance, including:

• All Ways Caring
• Arcadia Home Care & Staffing
• City of Surprise Human Resources Department
• Desert Diamond Casino
• Dysart Unified School District
• Federal Bureau of Prisons
• Freeport Mining
• Global Credit Union
• Great Hearts Academy
• Jackson Hewitt
• Lifestyles Options
• Manpower
• Maricopa County Human Resources
• Peckham
• City of Phoenix Police Department
• Proverbs Group Home
• Touchstone Health Services
• Whataburger
• Wilson Electric

Prospective candidates should come to the event ready for potential onsite interviews and possible job offers.

Attendees will also have a chance to learn about ARIZONA@WORK and the different services and resources they provide to help job seekers pursue employment opportunities.

For information, contact Melinda Greenhouse by calling 623-222-1630, or email Melinda.Greenhouse@maricopa.gov.