The 2019 Highland Community College Job Fair is 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 27, and from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, March 28, in the Newell Room, located on the second floor of the Student/Conference Center at Highland Community College, 2998 W. Pearl City Rd., Freeport, Ill.
There is also a Pre-Fair Retreat held from 9 a.m. to Noon, March 15, in H-210 with topics including how to write cover letters, resumes, and personal presentation.
Current students, graduates and area residents seeking employment are invited to attend. This free event is an excellent networking opportunity for job seekers, typically featuring more than 20 employers in northern Illinois. Business casual attire is highly recommended at the Job Fair.
Breakout sessions to be held are:
Job Seeker Strategies: ask employers about best practices
- 5 to 5: 50 p.m. and 6 to 6:50 p.m. Wednesday, March 27
- 10 to 10:50 a.m. Thursday, March 28
- 11 to 11:50 a.m. Thursday, March 28
Post-Fair retreat: social media ethics, interviewing skills and more
- 9 a.m. to Noon Friday, March 29
Participating employers are:
160 Driving Academy
Able Home Health
Caravel Autism Health
Colony Brands, Inc.
Columbia College
DD Homes
- D. Etnyre & Co.
FHN
Freeport Park District
Freeport School District #145
Honeywell
Illinois Division of Rehabilitation Services
Manpower
Medina Nursing Center
MetLife Auto and Home
Nationwide Inbound Inc.
Pearl City Elevator
Quest Industrial LLC
Star Manufacturing
Stephenson Nursing Center
White Pines Ranch
Willowglen Academy
Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office
To register visit www.collegecentral.com/highland. For more information or to register as a vendor, call 815-599-3678. All buildings are ADA accessible.