Employment and Training Fair
Kishwaukee College Conference Center
Wednesday, April 18, 2012 |
Thursday, April 19, 2012 |
The Employment Resources Center (ERC) at Kishwaukee College will be hosting a Employment and Training Fair on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 from 5 – 8:00p.m. and Thursday, April 19, 2012 from 9:00a.m. – noon in the Kishwaukee College Conference Center, Room A-273. Michelle Pease, Coordinator of the ERC, stated, “This is a great opportunity to assist members of our community who are looking for work, looking for new opportunities, or looking for options as the current economy poses some challenges.”
The Training and Employment Fair will feature several area employers which have positions available, similar to the “Employment Fair” that the College has hosted in the past. The Employment and Training Fair, however, focuses on being a one-stop resource for anyone who is struggling with employment—or lack of employment. Pease explained, “We want community residents to know that, if they have questions, they can get them answered at the Fair. Many people are facing tough times at their current job and may be on the brink of job loss. We will have the resources they need to know about to help smooth things out.”
In addition to several employers, the Fair will include information on short term training programs that can prepare someone for a new career path quickly; funding sources to assist with some training programs; other sources of financial aid for adults returning to school; information on how unemployment works and how to apply; and much more. There will be computer stations available for anyone wanting to search or begin the online processes for assistance. There will also be a door prize of a tuition waiver for three credit hours of coursework at Kishwaukee College.
Pease added, “This Fair allows people who may be facing some tough times access to the resources they need to make good decisions. Sometimes when employment is tight, there is an opportunity. I want people to attend the Employment and Training Fair and see what opportunities are waiting for them.”
Students should be prepared to fill out applications and/or share resumes. Assistance with resumes is available in the Employment Resources Center- U135.
For more information, contact Michelle Pease at the Employment Resources Center at Kishwaukee College at 815-825-2086, ext. 3590.
Employers can download this PDF registration form to fill out and register to attend the Employment and Training Fair.
Students and Community members interested in attending the Employment and Training Fair, can fill out the online RSVP form or print a PDF to fill out and bring in.
