JOB FAIRS/EVENTS

EMPLOYERS/EVENTS at TABLE in TUNNEL
Thurs, January 24  HECUA    www.hecua.org
Thurs/Fri  ACR Homes     www.acrhomes.com
January 31/Feb 1
Mon, Feb 4 Trout Lake Camp    www.troutlakecamp.org
Weds, Feb 6 A Christian Ministry in the Park  www.acmnp.com
Tues, Feb 12 National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) www.nols.edu
Fri, Feb 15 Admission Possible www.admissionpossible.org/AmeriCorps.html

THE MAIN EVENT!

MPCCC (MN Private Colleges Career Consortium)
JOB AND INTERNSHIP FAIR/SCIENTIFIC CAREERS PANEL DISCUSSION
February 19-20, 2008, at the Minneapolis Convention Center
Registration required:  Deadline to register and complete all steps with Career Services is Monday, February 11th by 4pm. This includes having your resume edited by Career Services, posting resume in career fair website, and attending a seminar called “How to Work a Job Fair Like a Pro”. This year, this event is free (except for parking) due to a contribution from CPP, the printing company for the Myers Briggs assessment.  http://www.mnpcfair.org.

Scientific Careers Panel Discussion
February 19 at 10am and at 11am. Must register to attend the job fair as listed above.
Each panel will be comprised of 5-8 scientists from local biomedical/medical device, pharmaceutical science or biotech organizations.  Panelists will present information on their organization, what they do, their career path, etc...to students interested in the industry.  Organizations represented at previous job fair panels include: 3M, Aerotek Scientific, Beckman Coulter, Boston Scientific, Ecolab, General Mills, Guidant, Medtox, and Medtronic
Dates for “How to Work a Job Fair Like a Pro.” All seminars are held in LU110
Friday, January 25  2-2:30
Friday, February 1  2-2:30
Wednesday, February 6 12-12:30
Friday, February 8  2-2:30
Wednesday, February 13 12-12:30

OTHER EVENTS

February 1  1pm-4pm  Target Center
Lynx/Timberwolves Career Fair 

Job fair attendees will have the opportunity to visit each table to discuss possible internships, career opportunities, and gain insight on a career path in the sports industry!
 
The organizations that are participating include:  Timberwolves/Lynx, Vikings, Wild/Swarm, Twins, Alexandria Beetles, Minnesota Maulers, Rochester Honkers, Waterloo Bucks, FSN North, St. Paul Saints, Aramark, Alexandria Blizzards.

The majority of positions that organizations are looking for include internships and entry level positions in the following areas: Sales, Marketing, Community Relations, Game Operations, Public Relations, Corporate Services, and Broadcasting. Some of the internships are unpaid and some are paid, as well as some are full time, and part time.

Contact:  Travis Hamre 612-673-1689 hamre@timberwolves.com
Cost:  $25.  Registration required, space is limited!  Bring your resume and dress professionally.  See Career Services for registration form.

February 12 11am-2pm  Northwestern College
Camp and Summer Job Fair

February 13 1pm-4pm  St. Cloud State University
Diversity Career Fair  

This event is sponsored by St. Cloud State’s Career Services to provide students an opportunity to connect with employers who are particularly interested in diversity recruiting.  Stop by and check it out.  The event is free and registration is not required.  Bring your resume and dress professionally.
http://www.stcloudstate.edu/careerservices/studentalum/seminars.asp

February 21 4:30pm-6:30pm Augsburg College
ELCA Camp Job Fair 

February 21  11am-4pm  St. Paul RiverCentre 
Multicultural Forum Career and Resources Fair

This event is sponsored by University of St. Thomas.  Whether you’re an experienced professional or just embarking on your career, don’t miss this opportunity to meet face-to-face with the region’s leading employers to discuss professional opportunities in their organizations!  Over 90 employers will be represented.  This event is free of charge and registration is not required.   Bring your resume and dress professionally. http://www.stthomas.edu/mcf/fair/career/candidates.html
March 13 3:30pm-7pm  UoM Conference Center, St. Paul
Pathways to Careers in the BioSciences

Meet and network with alumni from the MN private colleges and learn about career opportunities in the BioSciences.  This event is free except for parking. Registration with CSP Career Services required by March 6.

March 31  
Minneapolis Nonprofit Career Fair

Jobseekers can distribute resumes and speak with nonprofit recruiters about current and future employment, internship, and volunteer opportunities.  Free information sessions offering nonprofit career advice to all job seekers. 
www.idealist.org/fairs/seekers.html

April 14 9am-3pm  Minneapolis Convention Center
MN Education Job Fair
Registration required:  Deadline to register and complete all steps with Career Services is Thursday, April 3rd by 7pm. This includes having your resume edited by Career Services.  This year, this event is free (except for parking) due to a contribution from CPP, the printing company for the Myers Briggs assessment.  http://www.mcucsa.org/mnedfair