Champlain College spring career and internship fair Monday

Champlain College’s annual Spring Career and Internship Fair on Monday, March 26, will play host to more than 80 area businesses and organizations who strive to hire and develop local talent. The job fair will run from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Argosy Gymnasium at 262 South Willard St., Burlington. The event is free and open to the public seeking professional career opportunities.
By commingling students with the general public, Champlain’s Career Services office feels it provides a more realistic view of the job market and is also more attractive to area businesses. "It enables our students to be aware that the market is competitive, showing them how professional they have to be to get a job," explains Associate Director of Champlain College Career Services Patricia Boera.
Attendees will have the opportunity to meet employers that are hiring, obtain career information, establish contacts through networking and identify career, internship and seasonal employment opportunities.
Champlain College is partnering with Spherion, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce, and the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, allowing the community to obtain the most out of the event.
Sarah Potter, assistant vice president of Champlain's Career Services office emphasizes, "The collaboration strives to offer a forum where employers can interact with college students, alumni, and individuals from the general public who are seeking full-time, part-time and internship opportunities."
"Career Services helps students use social media tools like LinkedIn and Facebook to help them in their job search,’ explains Boera. ‘The Career Office posts job resources online and encourages the college's faculty to help prepare students for the opportunities that can spring board them into successful full-time careers,’ Boera added. Champlain College is dedicated to providing students with the professional resources and opportunities they need for success in their chosen career path. Many online career search resources and a Linked-In photo booth will be available to the public during the career fair.
For more information contact Champlain College Career Services at 802-860-2720 orwww.champlain.edu/career-services.html