More than 100 organizations participating
Local job seekers can explore exciting job opportunities and network with potential employers at Niagara College’s Career Fair this February.
The College’s largest career event of the year will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Feb. 5 and 6 at the Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake and on Feb. 7 and 8 at the Welland Campus.
Hosted by the College’s Career and Co-op Services department and Community Employment Services, Career Fair is open to NC students, alumni and community members who can meet a wide variety of employers from the Niagara region and beyond. Registration is not required for job seekers to attend Career Fair.
This year, employer registration is sold out for all four days of the event, as the College will welcome 117 organizations looking to recruit for full-time, part-time, graduate, contract, seasonal and co-op positions.
“We have received a tremendous response from employers from a variety of sectors, all of which align with the programs of study which we offer our students at Niagara College,” said Dina Fox, NC’s Director, Academic Advising and Career Services, Daniel J. Patterson Campus.
“We are confident there are exciting opportunities for students to explore and pursue, no matter which stage they are at in their academic journey,” added Fox, who noted that in addition to the employers who are attending the event, employers are posting job opportunities via NC’s MyCareer portal daily.
For a list of participating employers, the positions they are hiring for and the date(s) and campus location(s) they will be attending, visit: careerfair.niagaracollege.ca/employerlist/
“NC’s Career Fair is a chance for employers to recruit for talent from a pool of candidates that, along with NC students and graduates, includes community members who are searching for work,” said Gary Bruce, Manager, Community Employment Services. “Job seekers are encouraged to attend the event to network with potential employers, explore the opportunities available to them and learn about the current job market in Niagara.”
For full event details, visit the Career Fair website.
Since mid-January, Career and Co-op Services has been offering a variety of sessions and workshops designed to help NC students feel prepared to meet with employers at Career Fair.
“We encourage students to prepare in advance and develop a plan of action for their career fair experience. This means doing research and mapping out which employers they plan to target based on their interests, skills and the experience they are looking to gain by joining their team,” said Fox.
Career and Co-op Services
Throughout the year, NC’s Career and Co-op Services department offers students a full suite of employment services, including job search resources and coaching, resume and cover letter reviews, interview practice, and workshops. The department also supports NC alumni and helps to connect employers with students seeking part-time, seasonal, or co-op work experiences, or new graduates seeking employment. Employers can visit mycareer.niagaracollege.ca for information on how to post an opportunity or to find out more about how the Career Services team can support their hiring needs.
Community Employment Services
Funded through the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, NC’s Community Employment Services (43 Church St., St. Catharines) delivers the full suite of Employment Ontario’s Employment Services program and services. Community Employment Services supports job seekers in their journey towards employment or training, offering employment related workshops, job postings and job search resources, and also provides assistance to employers to meet their hiring needs. Visit niagaracollege.ca/ces for more information.
