All three job fairs are free and open to the public and are designed to connect attendees with educational and employment opportunities.
Job seekers can apply for career opportunities at upcoming job fairs hosted by Schoolcraft College.
The Career Mentorship and Placement Office is hosting three industry-specific job fairs this Winter semester:
- Health Care Job Fair — 3–5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, in the Vistatech Center, Room 425
- Skilled Trades Job Fair — 4–6 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, in the Manufacturing and Engineering Center, Room 105
- Education Job Fair — 5–7 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, in the Vistatech Center, Room 460
All three fairs are free and open to the public and are designed to connect attendees with educational and employment opportunities.
Events held in the Vistatech Center take place at Schoolcraft College’s main campus, 18600 Haggerty Road in Livonia. The Skilled Trades Job Fair will be held at Schoolcraft College’s Manufacturing and Engineering Center, 13001 Merriman Road in Livonia.
The Health Care Job Fair will connect candidates seeking clinical, administrative and support roles with employers in the health care field. Employers scheduled to attend include Trinity Health, Henry Ford Health, Corewell Health, Avalon Physician Services, Detroit Medical Center and more. The fair is co-sponsored by the college’s Health Professions office and the Occupational Programs office.
The Skilled Trades Job Fair will bring together individuals seeking jobs in manufacturing, welding and other skilled trades with employers from across the region. Employers will be on hand to discuss opportunities with candidates at the state-of-the-art Manufacturing and Engineering Center. This fair is co-sponsored by the Manufacturing and Engineering Center and the Office of Workforce & Economic Development.
The Education Job Fair is the newest addition, focusing on helping job seekers exploring positions in K-12 education, including teaching and administrative support roles, with local school districts. The job fair co-sponsored by the college’s Education department and the Occupational Programs office.
“We are excited to facilitate opportunities to connect talent to employer recruiters,” said Sharon Christian, Director of the Career Mentorship and Placement Office at Schoolcraft College. “Job seekers are encouraged to attend and explore available employment opportunities—whether that’s finding jobs in health care, manufacturing or at a local school district.”
Job seekers should expect to:
- Bring 10+ copies of their most up-to-date resume to give to employers
- Arrive early to ensure enough time to speak to multiple employers
- Prepare an elevator pitch prior to attending the fair
Required dress code for Schoolcraft College job fairs is business attire.
The Career Mentorship and Placement office can support job seekers preparing for the fair during weekly drop-in hours, available Monday – Thursday, 12:30p – 4:30p in the Jeffress Center, Room 124. The drop-in services support with resumes, cover letters, interview skills and LinkedIn creation.
For more information about the fairs and the services offered by the Career Mentorship and Placement Office, visit schoolcraft.edu/careeradvantage, or email [email protected]