NEWS RELEASE – U.S. CENSUS BUREAU

Recruiting continues for census jobs and thousands of applicants are still needed to take the Census employment test.  Census Takers earn $11.50/hour, are allowed to work close to home, have flexible hours, and paid training.  Applicants should be 18 years or older and must pass a background check.  They should bring a driver’s license and Social Security card to the test.  Registration is not required but applicants may call 1-866-861-2010 for more information.  A practice test is available online at http://2010.census.gov/2010censusjobs/.

The following four dates – January 26 and February 2 and 3, 2010 - have been scheduled for testing at Flora City Hall, Council Chambers, 131 East Second Street, Flora, IL 62839 between the hours of 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.