Meanwhile, his wife is also looking for a job. She was let go after 18 years at Solo Cup Co., a manufacturer of food and beverage containers, which ended production of hot cups and plastic lids at its Owings Mills plant in December.
"I've had to learn new job search skills," he said. "I'm old school; I'm used to going out to job sites. It's a new ball game.
"It's a been a steady, ongoing push with myself to continue to search for something," he said. "It's really bad out there. The job market is tight. But I'm very optimistic ... before this year's out to have gainful employment."
Prosa said she has not received one job offer after attending at least six fairs and having looked elsewhere for opportunities. But she's not done.
She has one or two more job fairs lined up. She sees the events as an opportunity for some face time with employers and a chance to present herself as someone who is serious about finding work.
"I feel pretty good. I got around and found out information on things that I may be interested in," Prosa said. "At least I didn't stand in line for two hours and there was nothing there."
COMING JOB FAIRS
March 30, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rep. Elijah E. Cummings hosts a job fair at the 5th Regiment Armory, 29th Division St., Baltimore.
(410) 685-9199
April 2, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wireless company Crickett Communications Inc. is hiring for 100 positions.
Hyatt Regency, 300 Light St., Baltimore
