NEWARK, NJ — As Newark Liberty International Airport prepares for an upcoming, multi-billion-dollar redevelopment boon, local officials have alerted area job seekers and business owners to a pair of upcoming opportunities at the bustling airport.

According to a City of Newark social media post, the Council for Airport Opportunity (CAO) will host an "Aviation Job Fair" for job seekers in the Essex County area from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, May 4, at Newark Airport's Terminal B, Level 1. Pre-registration is required and can be done by calling 973-878-3874, or visiting Newark Works' facility at 1008 Broad Street in Newark.

Job fair participants should bring multiple copies of their resumes and dress in professional attire, the flyer states. For more information contact the CAO at 973-622-4537, or visit www.caonynj.com. The job fair is sponsored by the City of Newark and the Port Authority of NY/NJ.

MINORITY, FEMALE BUSINESS OWNERS WANTED

Newark city officials and Newark Airport administrators will hold an outreach forum for local minority and women-owned businesses in connection with upcoming economic opportunities at the airport from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 19 at the Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott Hotel.

According to a city news release, the event will highlight contracting opportunities that may arise from the airport's $2.4-billion Terminal A Redevelopment Program. Port Authority Executive Director Pat Foye estimated that the project is expected to generate 9,000 job years, $600 million in wages and $3.3 billion in economic activity.