Media Release

March 13, 2006

Media Contacts:

Rosann Doran

Public Information Officer

Broomfield Workforce Center presents
hiring event for Home Depot

 The Broomfield Workforce Center invites job seekers to a special job fair targeted to those interested in working for Home Depot.  This one-day opportunity will take place on Thursday, March 28 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Broomfield Workforce Center, 6650 W. 120th Avenue, Unit 1A (on the west end of the Villager Square Shopping Center, 120^th and Main Street).

 Home Depot outlets in Broomfield, Arvada, Thornton, Louisville, Westminster, Longmont, Boulder and Brighton all have full-time and part-time positions to fill, including Garden Associate, Freight Team Member, Lot Associate and Cashier.  With the number of openings currently available, Home Depot turned to the Broomfield Workforce Center for assistance.

 “Home Depot’s motto is, ‘You can do it.  We can help.’  Well, that’s our customer approach too,” said Frank Schoengarth, director of the Broomfield Workforce Center.  “We are committed to helping employers hire people that fit the job and the company.  When Home Depot requested our assistance, we were happy to customize our services to meet the company’s needs by staging this unique hiring event.”

 Unlike a regular job fair, candidates shouldn’t just arrive at the Broomfield Workforce Center on March 28 with a résumé in hand.  Instead, first visit www.careers.homedepot.com and apply online.  Then, when you arrive at the special event, you can take the next step by talking with representatives from Home Depot, learning more about the position for which you have applied.

 “Keep in mind that although the atmosphere may be casual, the recruiters you’ll be talking with will be closely screening you,” advised Celia Hardin of the Broomfield Workforce Center.  “So be personable and ready to summarize your skills in a noisy environment.  The goal is to leave a clear impression of the benefits you have to offer.  If you’re prepared, you could walk out of our office on March 28 with a great job offer from the world’s largest home improvement retailer.”