ANN ARBOR – Upwards of 70 employers looking to hire for job and internship openings will be represented at Washtenaw Community College’s (WCC) Fall Career & Internship Fair on Thursday, October 12.
The public and WCC students alike are invited to attend from 4-6 p.m. in the Morris Lawrence Building on campus, 4800 E. Huron River Drive. The fair will feature multiple work-and-learn positions for job seekers, including full-time, part-time, apprenticeship, co-op and internship opportunities.
For details about the event and registration links to attend, visit the Career & Internship Fair webpage.
“Connecting with employers in person is a great opportunity for individuals to highlight their knowledge and experience and learn more about varying industries,” said Amanda Deacon, WCC’s Career Advisor. “It helps job seekers to begin establishing a professional network, which is critical for finding employment options now and in the future.”
Employers will represent the automotive, advanced manufacturing, business/finance/marketing, computer science, education/childcare, engineering, entertainment, environmental science, healthcare, information technology, maintenance, production/quality control, restaurant/hotel, welding/fabrication, writing/editing, and other sectors.
Attendees are encouraged to check the Career Fair webpage regularly for a complete and updated list of participating employers. Among a sampling of companies registered thus far:
- Amazon – Operations
- Andrews Hooper Pavlik PLC
- Busch’s Fresh Food Market
- City of Ann Arbor
- Comprehensive Dentistry
- Crown Equipment Corporation
- Express Employment Professionals – Ann Arbor
- FedEx Ground – Central
- IHA
- Gretchen’s House Child Care Centers
- Katherine’s Catering
- Kroger Ann Arbor
- Michigan Medicine – Health Information Technology & Services (HIITS)
- Michigan State Police
- Northwestern Mutual
- NSK Corporation
- Perfect Fit Automation
- Rocket Companies
- Roush Industries
- SafeSend
- Saint Joseph Mercy Health System
- United Rentals, Inc.
- University of Michigan Credit Union
- University of Michigan Talent Acquisition
- UTEC
- Zingerman’s
- Zoller Inc.
Job seekers are invited to attend free online workshops to help prepare for the fair. To register, email careers@wccnet.edu. The workshops are:
- “Navigate the Career Fair Like a Pro!” at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday, October 9
- “Effective Conversation Starters!” at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., Tuesday, October 10
- “Career Fair Questions – Drop-In Hour!” at noon, Wednesday, October 11
IF YOU GO
WHAT: WCC Fall Career & Internship Fair
PHONE: (734) 677-5155
EMAIL: careers@wccnet.edu
WHO: Open to WCC students and the public
REGISTER ONLINE: Community members & WCC students & alumni
About Washtenaw Community College
Washtenaw Community College (WCC), Ann Arbor, Michigan, educates students through a wide range of associate and certificate programs in areas such as health care, business, STEM and advanced transportation and mobility. WCC offers accelerated and online programs and is ranked the number one community college in Michigan by Intelligent.com and Schools.com. The college also works through community, business and union partnerships to develop highly specialized training programs to meet the region’s workforce talent needs.
For more information about Washtenaw Community College, visit www.wccnet.edu.
