"Job Palooza," an eight-county job fair, is set for Thursday, Sept. 11, from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Friday, Sept. 12 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Enmarket Arena, 620 Stiles Ave., in Savannah.

The event is primarily aimed at residents of Bulloch, Bryan, Candler, Evans, Screven, Effingham, Liberty and Chatham counties. It is being hosted by the Regional Industry Support Enterprise in partnership with International Paper, the city of Savannah, Chatham County, WorkSource Coastal and Savannah Technical College.

"Job Palooza provides an important opportunity to connect all job seekers across our region, including those impacted by International Paper's recent announcement regarding the closure of the Savannah and Riceboro plants," Anna Chafin, president and CEO of Regional Industry Support Enterprise, said in a release from the group. 

The job fair is open to all job seekers, in particular International Paper and DS Smith employees. There are no parking fees at the arena. 

"Our goal is to support these individuals during this transition by connecting them with new opportunities and helping them continue to build strong futures here in our region," Chafin said.

This expanded event is the largest multi-county hiring effort in Coastal Georgia, according to the release, offering job seekers access to a wide range of career opportunities under one roof. Employers will be hiring for a variety of positions in multiple fields. 

On-site interviews will be available, and attendees are encouraged to bring multiple copies of their resume and dress professionally. In addition to meeting with hiring employers, job seekers may connect with workforce and community partners offering valuable tools and support for advancing their careers, the release stated.

More information is available at risesavannah.com/jobpalooza. Employers committed to attending will be updated regularly.