A human resources representative from Leed's reviews the resume of a prospective employee at last year's Alle-Kiski Job Fair at Penn State New Kensington.
Employment opportunities in a variety of fields
UPPER BURRELL, Pa. -- Local residents are invited to attend the sixth annual Alle-Kiski Job Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 2, in the Athletics Center at Penn State New Kensington.
Sponsored by the campus and Pennsylvania CareerLink of Alle-Kiski, the job fair is free to the public, as well as to Penn State students and alumni. More than 50 recruiters are expected to be available to provide career options for those beginning a career or those seeking a change in vocation.
"This is a community-based job fair featuring local employers with hiring needs here in the Alle-Kiski Valley," said Jim Shields, career services coordinator for the campus. "It is a great chance for Penn State students to learn more about nearby companies and their internships, part-time and full-time job opportunities."
Local job-seekers can interview with regional companies regarding employment opportunities in a variety of fields, including health care, finance, retail and manufacturing. Last year, nearly 600 prospective employees attended the event.
Campus staff members Pat Hollinger and Nancy Miller, co-directors of continuing education, and Shields organized the fair with a committee of representatives from the Alle-Kiski CareerLink, local chambers of commerce and area businesses. According to Shields, the event features full- and part-time employment, internships and co-op opportunities with employers in the region.
"Job-seekers will be able to discuss current openings and network with employers hiring in numerous career fields," said Shields. "Companies can match the qualifications of the attendees with the skills that the company needs.”
For information, contact CareerLink at 724-334-8600 ext. 211, or Shields, at 724-334-6065 or at xjs8@psu.edu
For more about the job fair, visit http://www.nk.psu.edu/StudentServices/CareerServices/43236.htm
For more about other job fairs and career services, visit http://www.nk.psu.edu/StudentServices/CareerServices/29179.htm