Over 35 Employers to Participate in Centenary College's Career Fair

Hackettstown, N.J. – The Career Center at Centenary College will host a Career Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, November 28, 2012, at the John M. Reeves Student Recreation Center at Centenary College. More than 35 local, regional and national employers are planning to attend, and job seekers will be able to establish direct connections with the various companies represented. This opportunity is also available to students of the local community colleges, as well as the general public. Professional attire is required.

Some of the participating employers include Abilities of North West Jersey, Alternatives Inc., Cintas, Liberty Tax Services, Pennsylvania State Police, Ronetco Supermarkets, Sam’s Club, TD Bank, UPS, and more. A full list of participating employers can be found on the Career Center web page: http://www.centenarycollege.edu/CareerServices.
“Hosting these organizations on campus gives our students, and members of the community an important opportunity to connect directly with employers that they may not been able to communicate with otherwise,” says Michael Iris, Director of Career Services at Centenary College.  “Our intention of hosting employers from different backgrounds on campus can lead to establishing meaningful connections between the college and community, as well as employment opportunities. I hope that many individuals will come out and join us on November 28th.”

For more information about the event, or if you would like to become a participating employer, please contact Michael Iris at (908) 852-1400, ext. 2394, or irism@centenarycollege.edu.

Founded in 1867 by the Newark Conference of the United Methodist Church, Centenary College’s academic program integrates a solid liberal arts foundation with a strong career orientation. This mix is designed to provide an educational experience that prepares students to succeed in the increasingly global and interdependent world.

Centenary College’s main campus is located in Hackettstown, N.J., with its equestrian facility in Washington Township (Morris County).  The Centenary College School of Professional Studies offers degree programs in three locations: Hackettstown, Parsippany and Edison, and at corporate sites throughout New Jersey.  The School of International Programs recruits international students for study at Centenary and Centenary students for study abroad.

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