The Wahkiakum County Eagle - Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891

The Express Employment Professionals office in Longview will host a Pay it Forward Hiring Drive to put 200 unemployed individuals to work this holiday season. The goal of this drive is to help give encouragement and purpose to as many job seekers as possible by providing them the opportunity to earn a week’s worth of pay and help provide for their families during the holidays.

By joining Express in this hiring effort, employers will gain a qualified worker and give the gift of employment to an individual who would otherwise not work during the weeks of Nov. 1– Dec. 31. Express associates are screened and evaluated before being placed in short- and long-term assignments in a variety of administrative, professional and commercial positions.

This program will provide businesses with the additional support often needed during a busy time of the year while helping someone provide for their family.

Companies and individuals interested in participating in the Pay it Forward Hiring Drive can call the local office at 360-414-1200 or 360-225-0700 for more information.

The local Express Employment Professionals franchise began operation in 1995 and serves the Cowlitz, Wahkiakum and Columbia County areas with temporary help and direct hire employees.

The local Express office is located at 1208 Washington Way, Ste. 120 in Longview and is currently accepting applications. For more information, call 360-414-1200 or visit http://www.expresslongview.com.