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Members of the public are invited to attend the Annual Marion Campus Job and Internship Fair on Wednesday, April 12 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Alber Student Center on the Marion Campus. Dozens of companies looking to hire employees and interns will be attending. Tri-Rivers Career Center is excited to be the newest partner in this annual event with returning partners Marion Technical College, The Ohio State University at Marion, and Ohio Means Jobs - Marion County.

Job seekers and employers can sign up for free at https://bit.ly/JobFairRegistration2023. Those looking for a new opportunity can post their resumes and browse employers.

“This is a great opportunity for our students, especially those who are graduating this spring, to see local job opportunities, network, and interview!” said Ellen Messenger, director of communications for Tri-Rivers.

While dozens of employers in a variety of fields including health care, business, manufacturing, and public service have already signed up, there are a few more tables if businesses want to connect with hundreds of job seekers. They can register at the same site: https://bit.ly/JobFairRegistration2023.

With members of the public as well as soon-to-be high school and college graduates, this will be a strong crowd for companies looking to hire in a tight job market.

Kristi Butler

“We work to prepare our students for in-demand careers!” said Kristi Butler, Director of Career Services for Marion Technical College. “Come to find students in engineering, nursing, business, and other fields who are ready with the skills employers want.”

Job seekers who are looking for help preparing for interviews or updating resumes or cover letters can find help. Any member of the public is welcome to call Ohio Means Jobs – Marion County at (740) 382-0076 for help with interviewing tips, resumes, and more.

“The Marion Campus Job & Internship Fair is a great opportunity for those seeking their first, next, or better career path.  This event is also an outstanding showcase of the many innovative and thriving businesses we have in the Marion area,” said Roxane Somerlot with Ohio Means Jobs – Marion County.

“We are excited about this annual event and look forward to having many area employers participate. It’s a great opportunity for our students to network, build connections and learn about job opportunities in numerous areas,” said Jane Arnold, coordinator of career services at The Ohio State University at Marion.

College and high school students can turn to their schools for free help with all of their needs, including finding professional clothing for an interview.

During the job fair, job seekers can stop in the Alber Student Center lobby to get a professional photo for their LinkedIn profiles.

Members of the public can help spread the word by sharing the Job Fair Facebook event:   https://bit.ly/MarionJobFair2023. For more information, call Ohio Means Jobs – Marion County at 740.382.0076.

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