Are you looking for a job? The PA CareerLink can help.
The CareerLink’s Summer Career Week, June 15-19, and Job Fair on Thursday, June 18, will provide job seekers of all ages with opportunities to meet with employers, improve job hunting skills, and learn strategies for making a good impression at a job fair or interview.
The week kicks off with a Meet the Employer and Application Fair on June 15, a new event for ages 15 to 24.
“We’re trying to make CareerLink more welcoming and friendly for high school students and young adults, and help them find long term and summer jobs,” says Sarah Travis, a workforce specialist. “We’re very excited to have Old Navy heading up the session. They will share employer expectations for young employees starting their first jobs.”
Attendees can also get help with filling out job applications during the session.
Job seekers will have two opportunities to meet with potential employers: the Summer Job Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 18 and Military Recruiting Day from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Friday, June 19.
The Job Fair’s featured employers include Geisinger, Glen O. Hawbaker, Old Navy, Adecco, Shaner Group, J.J. Powell, Inc., Cintas, Giant Food Stores, Snappy’s. Subway, WalMart, and JRT Painting and Staining.
During Military Recruiting Day, attendees can talk with Navy, Army, Marines, and Air Force recruiters to find the branch that is right for them.
In the Prepare for the Job Fair class at 9 .a.m. on Tuesday, June 16, participants will learn what to do and what not to do before, during, and after a job fair.
“It’s for people new to job fairs, and for people who have been there before,” says instructor Dave Showers. “I give them information on how to research companies and how to get noticed by employers for the right reasons.”
Participants can apply for jobs advertised at the job fair and will also receive a handout of job fair tips and helpful websites.
The Summer Savings class, presented by Citizen’s Bank at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17, will help participants manage their money by learning how to budget and set savings goals.
At 2 p.m. on Friday, June 19, Steve Hayes will present his popular workshop, Applying for Penn State Jobs: Tips and Tricks. Hayes is a Human Resources Specialist at Penn State University. Space is limited and early registration is recommended.
The Job Fair and most of the Career Week events will take place at the PA CareerLink, 240 Match Factory Place, Bellefonte. The Applying for Penn State Jobs workshop will be held at the Willowbank Building in Bellefonte.
The PA CareerLink Centre County is actively developing new events and classes to help job seekers obtain employment, and assist employers with finding and retaining employees.
For more information or to register for events, visit the PA CareerLink office or call (814) 548-7587. No registration is required for the Job Fair and Military Recruiting Day.
Karen Dabney is the Business Services Representative for PA CareerLink Centre County.
