2009 Career Fair connects qualified employees to businesses

last modified Feb 23, 2009 08:27 AM
WHAT: It’s no secret that the U.S. economy is currently experiencing hard times. Residents are experiencing unemployment, financial hardship or are at-risk of losing their jobs. Thankfully, Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC)’s 2009 Career Fair is quickly approaching.
 
The annual event gives local working professionals the opportunity to connect with business leaders representing a variety of industries, including computers, engineering, healthcare and technical/trades. To date, more than 50 businesses have registered to participate in the event, which is being sponsored by The Shaw Group, UniFirst Corporation and Charlotte Job Finder. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with representatives from such organizations as Presbyterian Hospital, McDonald’s, Time Warner Cable, Carowinds and more.
 
During last year’s event, more than 2,100 candidates – comprised of both Charlotte residents and CPCC students/graduates – met with potential employers, making it one of the most successful Career Fairs on record.
 
Mark your calendar today to discover your path to personal and professional success!
 
WHERE: Grady Cole Center, 310 N. Kings Dr., Charlotte, N.C.
 
WHEN: March 6, 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
 
CONTACT: For more information, visit http://www.cpcc.edu/career/fair or call 704.330.6449.
 
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Central Piedmont Community College is the largest community college in North Carolina, offering close to 300 degree and certification programs, customized corporate training, market-focused continuing education, and special interest classes. CPCC is academically, financially and geographically accessible to all citizens of Mecklenburg County. In 2002, the National Alliance of Business named CPCC the Community College of the Year for its response to the workforce and technology needs of local employers and job seekers through innovative educational and training strategies.

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This release prepared by Mallory Benz, 704.330.6613. An archive of CPCC news releases is at http://www.cpcc.edu/college-news.