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Since the global pandemic swept across the USA, huge numbers of people have lost their jobs in states all around the country. Business closures and cutbacks stemming from the pandemic resulted in some industry workers being hit harder than others, and among those to experience serious issues were casino workers.
With casinos being forced to close for several months last year, and then reopening with stringent new measures and capacity restrictions in place, many of those working in these venues lost their jobs. However, there could be some good news for casino workers in parts of New York, with Seneca Gaming Corporation announcing a job fair for positions at two New York casinos.
According to a recent press release, there will be a variety of positions available through the job fair, scheduled for February 25th. Candidates for jobs must be aged 21 or over, and the event will take place both online and at a physical location.
The in-person event will be held at the Seneca Niagara Event Center, which is located inside the Seneca Niagara Resort and Casino.
The two casinos that the company is hiring for are the Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino and the Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino. According to officials, there will be plenty of positions needing to be filled. These include dealers, casino security positions, maintenance team members, and a range of additional roles.
Meghan Smith, a senior official from the corporation, said:
Even with the changes and challenges everyone has gone through over the past year, Seneca Gaming Corporation has remained one of the largest employers in Western New York, and we are excited to be growing our team across a variety of departments.
She added that Seneca was keen to make the working environment fun, fulfilling, and rewarding for employees, and that the company was ready to talk to anyone interested in taking on a position in this type of environment.
Many people are likely to join the online event, particularly in the current climate with the second wave of the pandemic still causing huge issues.
However, for those who want to attend in person, the event will be a COVID-19-safe one with all necessary measures in place including face coverings and social distancing. Those wishing to attend in person will also need to take a form of government-issued ID with them.
The news will be welcomed by those who have worked within the industry and lost their jobs over the past year. Despite the problems COVID-19 has created within the casino industry, Seneca is still one of the biggest employers in Western New York.
The range of opportunities being offered across a variety of departments could prove significant for those who are looking for work in the area, giving those with a wide range of skill sets the chance to find employment.
Those who wish to attend the online event can head to https://thebest8hours.com/. Interested parties are also encouraged to call the team to reserve a time slot.