Kalamazoo Valley Hosts March 21 Career Fair

More than 75 regional employers will be on site during the Kalamazoo Career Fair on Wednesday, March 21 at Kalamazoo Valley Community College’s Texas Township Campus. The event runs from noon to 4 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Ample free parking is available.

Landscape Forms, All Phase Electric, Bell’s Brewery, Schupan and Sons, and Bronson Healthcare are among the employers that are scheduled to host booths with information about employment opportunities. The Career Fair is a face-to-face networking event which can pay huge dividends for job seekers.

“Statewide statistics point to improving employment opportunities for many types of workers,” according to Mary McConnell, workforce coordinator at the college and event organizer. “There is high demand for those in skilled trades, health care, business, CAD, culinary and brewing, and graphic design.”

Job seekers who attend the Career Fair should bring copies of their resumes, dress for success and be prepared to meet with potential employers. The purpose of this event is to give student and community job seekers the opportunity to meet with area employers. Last year’s event drew more than 400 job seekers. “The Career Fair is a great resource for the entire community. In addition, the event provides a excellent opportunity for Kalamazoo Valley students. They are able to interact with a variety of employers and learn firsthand about the jobs available in the area,” McConnell said.

A list of participating employers, tips for job seekers, and other details are available on the Career Fair website at www.kvcc.edu/careerfair.