Hilltop Career Fair

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May 12, 2010

Hilltop Career Fair to be held at The Evergreen State College, Tacoma

The Hilltop Career Fair, sponsored by The Evergreen State College–Tacoma, the Evergreen–Tacoma Student Activities Board, and Bates Technical College will take place Tuesday, May 18th on The Evergreen State College's Tacoma campus. This year's theme is "Find Tomorrow's Leaders Today" and is an excellent opportunity to meet and interact with several of the area's largest and most respected employers.

The Hilltop Career Fair will run from 2-6pm and is intended to provide an opportunity for students and community members to meet with potential employers and community organizations, explore career options and fields, and learn more about the type of positions that are available at area companies. Evergreen–Tacoma is located at 1210 6th Avenue, on the corner of 6th and M Street. Directions to the campus at http://www.evergreen.edu/tacoma/driving.htm

At 2pm, Dr. Artee Young, Executive Director of The Evergreen State College – Tacoma program, will kick-off the event with an introduction and welcome. The fair is free and open to the public.

Over 25 businesses, government agencies and non-profit organizations will be on hand to answer questions and provide information about full/part-time employment, future openings and work internships. Some of the employers include; AFLAC, The Boys and Girls Club of Pierce County, The City of Tacoma, The Federal Way School District, Fred Meyer, Maxim Healthcare and United Way.

There will also be career-related workshops put on by the Employment Security Department as well as opportunities for "mock interviews" from The Evergreen State College Career Development Center. If you have questions, please contact Arvin Mosley at  (253) 680-3034 or mosleya@evergreen.edu.