Job seekers in the Golden Triangle will have the opportunity to meet dozens of prospective employers during the annual East Mississippi Job Fair next week.
The event is scheduled for April 17 at East Mississippi Community College’s Golden Triangle campus in Mayhew.
EMCC expects hundreds of job-seekers to attend the job fair, which runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Lyceum auditorium.
The free job fair is open to all college students and area residents.
Employers on hand will include manufacturers like Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Mississippi, Airbus Helicopters Inc. and PACCAR Engine Company, along with representatives from other businesses looking to fill positions in sales, construction and office administration, to name a few.
Some employers will fill immediate openings, while others will recruit for future openings.
“This is an excellent opportunity for those seeking their first job out of school, those looking to explore new career paths and those wishing to see who is hiring in our area,” EMCC Associate Dean of Instruction Melanie Sanders said.
Representatives will be on hand to review job-seekers’ resumes and various divisions from EMCC will provide guidance to those seeking to earn new credentials.
Representatives from EMCC’s Adult Basic Education division - The Launch Pad - will also be available to discuss GED testing and preparation.
“Whether you are looking to complete your high school diploma or have earned your degree, there are opportunities for everyone at the Job Fair,” Sanders said. “Training is available for anyone looking to take their career to the next level.
To see a full list of employers signed up to participate in the job fair, visit the EMCC website, www.eastms.edu and look for the East Mississippi Job Fair link on the home page.
EMCC plans to update the list periodically until the final day before the fair.
East Mississippi Community College’s Golden Triangle campus is at 8731 S. Frontage Road in Mayhew, off U.S. 45 Alternate.
For more information, contact:
· Melanie Sanders at 662.243.1904 or msanders@eastms.edu
· Michael Busby at 662.243.7474 or mbusby@eastms.edu
· Cynthia Logan at 662.243.1903 or clogan@eastms.edu