Calendar of Events

Last updated January 19, 2010

Teacher Recruitment Job Fair
Friday, February 5, 2010, 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, February 6, 2010, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Salem Civic Center
1001 Roanoke Boulevard, Salem, VA 24153
Sponsored by: Western Virginia Public Education Consortium
Cost: $10.00
http://www.wvpec.org

Filling fall vacancies. For uniform job application and information, visit the website, email deena.stowers@wvpec.org or call (540) 831-6399. No pre-registration - $10.00 registration fee due on day of fair.

"Career Switcher" information seminars will be held on site Feb. 5th at 6:00 p.m. and Feb. 6th at 10:00 a.m.

Lehigh Valley Collegiate Career Expo
Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Holiday Inn
Breinigsville/Fogelsville, PA (Junction of Routes 100 and I-78)
http://www.lvcce.org

Open to current students and recent alumni of accredited 2- and 4-year colleges and universities. No pre-registration required.

Over 100 employers seeking students for full-time, part-time, summer and internship opportunities. Professional dress and a copy of your resume required for admission. Visit the website for more information and a complete list of participating employers.

Central Pennsylvania Employment Consortium (CPEC) Job Fair
Thursday, February 18, 2010, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Radisson Penn Harris Hotel and Conference Center
1150 Camp Hill Bypass, Camp Hill, PA, 17011
http://www.cpec.info

Approximately 80 employers are expected to be on hand to speak with candidates about job and internship opportunities. No fee to BU students and alumni. Visit the calendar of events on Bloomsburg's College Central website to register. You may also view a handout and video with tips to help you succeed at the job fair. For additional information, please contact Carol Barnett at cbarnett@bloomu.edu.

Fairfax County Public Schools Elementary Instructional Job Fair
Saturday, February 20, 2010 (Snow date: Saturday, February 27, 2010)
Fairfax County, VA
http://careers.fcps.edu

The job fair interviews are by invitation only. If you are interested in receiving an invitation to attend the Instructional Job Fair, create and account and apply online between November 9, 2009 and February 12, 2010. If you already have an account, please update your information.

If you are unable to attend the fair, your file will remain active and be given full consideration by the employment specialists for the 2010-2011 school year.

Save-A-Lot Food Stores Retail Management Job Fair
Monday, February 22, 2010, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Crowne Plaza Philadelphia, City Line Avenue
4100 Presidential Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19131
http://save-a-lot.com

Looking for applicants who have supervisory/management experience from related industries including, but not limited to, grocery business, retail sales, fast food/restaurant, and hospitality. Recent former military and recent/soon-to-be college graduates also meet the criteria as potential candidates.

Dress professionally and bring plenty of resumes. Admission is FREE and there will be no charge for parking.

11th Annual Shenandoah Valley Teacher Recruitment Fair
Saturday, February 27, 2010, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Doors open at 8:30 a.m.) Snow Date: March 6, 2010.
Harrisonburg High School
1001 Garbers Church Road, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Sponsored by: Shenandoah Valley Teacher Recruitment Consortium
http://www.rockingham.k12.va.us/jobfair

Participating Virginia School Divisions:

*Augusta County
*Greene County
*Harrisonburg City
*Madison County
*Page County
*Rockingham County
*Shenandoah County
*Staunton City
*Waynesboro City

Online registration January 4 - February 1, 2010. For additional information, contact Brenda Moyers at bmoyers@rockingham.k12.va.us or (540) 564-3221.

Stafford County Public Schools Teacher Job Fair
Saturday, March 6, 2010, 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Mountain View High School
2135 Mountain View Road, Stafford, VA 22556
http://www.staffordschools.net

Contracts will be offered. Anticipate hiring 200+ teachers in all licensed areas!
Registration is required. Deadline: Friday, February 26, 2010.
To register, visit our website or call Human Resources at (540) 658-6560.
Email (for questions only): humanresources@staffordschools.net.

Southern Teachers Fair
Friday, March 19, 2010
Omni Hotel
235 West Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Sponsored by: Southern Teachers Agency
http://www.southernteachers.com

Administrators from 50 college-preparatory private schools from around the South will be interviewing candidates to fill almost 200 jobs for teachers at all grade levels PK-12, as well as jobs for coaches, dorm counselors, librarians, school counselors, and admission assistants.

In order to attend as a candidate, you must be an active STA candidate.  The deadline to apply to STA as a candidate isFebruary 19, 2010 (though earlier is better!).


Fredericksburg Regional Teacher Job Fair
Saturday, April 24, 2010, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Riverbend High School
12301 Spotswood Furnace Rd., Fredericksburg, VA 22407
http://www.fredvateacherfair.com

Must be eligible for VA licensure. Visit the website to regsiter.

Spring Resume Workshops

Create or polish a resume that will WOW potential employers! What format style is best? What information should I include and in what order? How do I describe my experiences? Learn the answers to all of these questions and more! Your resume should make a positive first impression to land an interview for a summer position, internship or job upon graduation. Free take-home materials will be available for all participants.

All workshops will be held in Room 140 SCC (next to Roongo's).

Mon., February 8th, 3-4 p.m.
Mon., Febraury 22nd, 3-4 p.m.
Tue., March 2nd, 2-3 p.m.
Wed., March 3rd, 3-4 p.m.

Mon., March 29th, 3-4 p.m.
Mon., April 12th, 3-4 p.m.
Wed., April 14th, 12 Noon - 1 p.m.