Indiana University Northwest is inviting the public to a free community employment and internship fair April 11.
Northwest Indiana and Illinois employers will be present to provide company information, meet with prospective employees and collect applications. Some companies will be interviewing candidates. Professional opportunities range from internships, part-time or full-time employment.
Local businesses and organizations attending the fair include: Brickyard Healthcare; Centier Bank; City of Gary: Police Department; Dayton Freight Lines; Franciscan Alliance; Gary Public Transportation Corp; Horizon Bank; Horseshoe Hammond Casino; Indiana University Police Department; Menards; Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago; Oaklawn Psychiatric Center; Peoples Bank; Platinum Pest Solutions; Porter County Juvenile Services; Regency Hospital; Restored Hope Services LLC; Steel Cities Steel Inc.; The O School (The Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School); US Steel; Valparaiso Police Department; Valparaiso University; and others.
Representatives from the IU Northwest Office of Admissions will also be present for individuals interested in earning their bachelor’s degree.
All attendees are asked to dress professionally and bring copies of their resumes.
The Office of Career Services offers career guidance and resources to community members and to IU Northwest students every Friday. During these workshops, attendees can receive support with resume building, cover letter preparation and interview skills. The workshops take place 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Hawthorn Hall.
The Office of Career Services is offering access to the Crimson and Cream Closet, where individuals can select professional interview attire free of charge in preparation for the upcoming fair.
The employment and internship fair will take place 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 11 at IU Northwest’s Savannah Center Gymnasium in Gary.
