Gov. Kay Ivey’s second annual job fair for people with disabilities is set for 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25, at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville, according to a press release.

The fair represents a partnership with Ivey’s office and the Alabama Career Center System/Alabama Department of Labor, city of Huntsville, United Ability, Alabama Department of Rehab Services, Alabama Department of Mental Health, Governor’s Office on Disability and the Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind.

The fair is being held during National Disability Awareness Month, which is designed to raise awareness about employment issues for disabled people and celebrates the many and varied contributions of America’s workers with disabilities.

“The city of Huntsville is focused on generating jobs for our hardworking community, and that includes jobs for those with disabilities,” said Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle. “I am committed as mayor of Huntsville that anyone who wants to work should have the opportunity to secure a job. We are pleased to partner with the state and other agencies in offering the first disabilities jobs fair in North Alabama.”

The job fair is free for both employers and jobseekers and is open to the public. Employers can register online or by calling the Huntsville Career Center at 256-851-0537.

Jobseekers and employers are encouraged to pre-register online at www.labor.alabama.gov/jobfair. Pre-registering will allow for faster entry, and participants are strongly encouraged to print their confirmation and bring it with them to the job fair or to save their confirmation e-mail on their phones. On-site registration will also be offered.

If jobseekers have a disability and require accommodations in order to fully participate in this activity, they should contact Leslie Dawson at leslie.dawson@rehab.alabama.gov.

The facility is accessible, and buses and vans are welcome.

Applicants should come to the job fair with their multiple copies of their résumés, be prepared to interview and should be dressed professionally. Interview space will be provided.

The Alabama Career Center System’s mobile career center along with staff from area career centers will be onsite at the job fair to assist jobseekers in applying for jobs.