Congressman Henry Cuellar today urged residents of Laredo, Zapata and Jim Hogg to participate in the upcoming Eagle Ford Shale Job and Vendor Fair slated for Fri. Jan. 13, 2012 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Laredo Energy Arena on 6700 Arena Blvd. in Laredo, Texas.

The job fair is free and open to the public.

“We’ve seen the tremendous positive economic impact that the Eagle Ford Shale boom has had for many communities in South Texas” said Congressman Cuellar. “This job fair will provide a much-needed platform that will inform local job-seekers about the diverse job opportunities that are available in this booming industry,” said Congressman Cuellar. “It is very important that we get as many people to take advantage of this significant opportunity to meet one-on-one with potential employers.”

“I thank the City of Laredo, the Laredo Chamber of Commerce, the Texas Workforce Commission, and our dedicated partners for their hard work and dedication in coordinating this event,” said Congressman Cuellar.

Job fair attendees will be able to meet with drilling and support companies that are looking for skilled employees. Private-interview areas, computers for on-line applications and an exhibition area for companies and vendors will be available on site. The job fair is a collaboration between Congressman Cuellar, the City of Laredo, the Laredo Chamber of Commerce, the Texas Workforce Commission, Laredo Community College, Texas A&M International University, State Rep. Richard Raymond, the Laredo Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Workforce Solutions for South Texas.

For information, please contact the Laredo Convention and Visitors Bureau at 956-795-2200.