Edison to host annual Career Expo

PIQUA - Edison Community College will host its annual Career Expo March 18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the North Hall of the Piqua campus.

More than 50 organizations ranging from business, construction, financial services, health care, manufacturing, retail, social services, and the armed forces are expected to be in attendance, representing a wide range of job opportunities for west central Ohio area residents.

The Career Expo is sponsored by Edison Community College, the Upper Valley Career Center, area job center networks and Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities. Miami and Shelby County representatives will also be present to provide resume help and job search assistance.

“We are looking forward to another successful and well-attended Career Expo,” said Pam Gibellino, Director of Student Success. “I am pleased to see an increasing number of job opportunities in this region.”

More than 500 job seekers are expected to attend the free event. Representatives from organizations including American Honda Motor Company, Inc., Cargill, Inc., Clopay Building Products, Crown Equipment, Dannon, Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc., Ferguson Construction Company, Hartzell Industries, Premier Health, Raymath Company and many others will be present. There will also be staffing services present, representing some of the major employers in the area.

“A job fair is an excellent way to personally meet employers and recruiters, network, submit your resume, and make a great first impression,” added Gibellino. “It gives candidates a real edge when compared with submitting a resume electronically.”

Edison’s Career Services department provides resources to students, alumni and the community in the areas of career searching and advising. Individuals are invited to the department for guidance as they consider a career change or experience a job loss. Skilled career advisors are available to guide them through a career assessment process and introduce them to resources with significant data on career fields and the job market.

For the most current list of organizations attending the 2014 Career Expo, visit www.edisonohio.edu/jobfair. For questions regarding the event, contact Gibellino at 778-7856.