Thousands turn out for Super Hiring Event at Boulevard Mall

Las Vegas Review-Journal

October 25, 2017 - 4:40 pm

Workforce Connections’ One-Stop Career Center, in partnership with the Las Vegas Review Journal, drew a huge crowd for its Nevada Day Super Hiring Event on Wednesday at the Boulevard Mall.

More than 70 employers with open jobs in career fields such as health care, IT, manufacturing and hospitality were present.

An organizer for the event estimated about 2,000 people attended.

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