Campus & Community Career Event Calendar
(All on-campus events listed are open to SCCC students and alumni - Community
members wishing to participate need to call 518-381-1365 in advance to understand if the
event is open to the public.)
JOB FAIR PREPARATION: Due to
the fact that many employers use job fairs to recruit college students - please
take time to prepare for this type of interaction by thoroughly studying the
following sites for...
Face to Face Job Fairs: http://www.collegegrad.com/intv/jobfairs.html
ALSO: check out this information on Electronic & Scanning Resume Preparation.
ON-GOING EVENTS
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UPCOMING EVENTS & PROGRAMS
JANUARY
19th - CAREER FAIR - Times Union - 10:00am -1:00pm / 2:00pm - 5:00pm, Albany Marriott Hotel, Wolf Rd., Albany, NY
27th - US CENSUS BUREAU recruiting for Census Takers and Supervisors / 10am - 2pm, SCCC Elston Hall Student Center
Greg Goutos will be available with information about PT positions with the Census Bureau. Census taker jobs have flexible hours and you'll work close to home. Pay is $11 - $18.75/hr depending on job.
27th - SUMMIT SHOCK CORRECTIONAL FACILITY - 10am - 2pm, SCCC Elston Hall Student Center
Information will be available for the upcoming Corrections Officer Exam being held on April 4, 2009.
28th - SCCC CAREER EXPO - Culinary, Hospitality and Tourism - 10am - 1pm, Elston Hall Student Center
29th - STATE FARM INSURANCE (Regional Corporate Headquarters) - 10am - 2pm, Elston Hall Student Center
Nicole Keck will have company information and applications related to the Claims Services Assistant Internship Program, along with other employment opportunities.
30th - NYS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS - 10am - 2pm, Elston Hall Student Center
Information and applications will be available for the upcoming Corrections Officer Exam being held on April 4, 2009.
FEBRUARY
3 rd - US CENSUS BUREAU– 10am – 2pm, Elston Hall Student Center. Greg Goutos will be available to highlight the PT positions with the Census Bureau for the 2010 census. Census taker jobs have flexible hours and you'll work close to home. Pay is $11 - $18.75/hr depending on job.
3rd – US MARINES – 10am – 1pm, Elston Hall Student Center. Information available on all career paths and benefits available.
4th – HAMPTON INN & SUITES/Saratoga Springs – 10am – 2pm, Elston Hall Student Center. Nancy Langford will be available to speak with students regarding summer and year round employment opportunities.
5th - PRIMERICA – 10am – 2pm, Elston Hall Student Center. Carol Holloway will be available to share information about their part-time opportunity. Work around your schedule, you set your own hours and compensation. Training provided.
5th - COXSACKIE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY – 10am – 2pm, Elston Hall Student Center. Officer Huff will be available to share information relating the Corrections Officer Exam being held on April 4, 2009
5th - WALT DISNEY WORLD - CULINARY TEAM VISIT & RECRUITMENT - Culinary Presentation at 10am - Van Curler Room, Interviews to follow. Executive Chefs from Walt Disney World will be giving a culinary demonstration to culinary students and staff. Afterwards, they will speak with students who seek to work or intern in one of the restaurants within the resort. For more information, speak with Chef Payne at 381-1216
5th - THE MAZZOLLI GROUP - 10am - 2pm, Elston Hall Student Center. Jeanette Bowers will be available to speak with students regarding culinary and hospitality careers and employment opportunities related to restaurant, catering and lodging operations.
5th - BAR HARBOR INN - 10am - 2pm, Elston Hall Student Center
A representative will be available to speak with candidates regarding employment opportunities at Bar Harbor's premier oceanfront resort and spa located on Mount Desert Island, next to Acadia National Park in Maine.
5th, 11th, 19th - US CENSUS RECRUITMENT - will be conducting testing activities at the Schenectady County One Stop Center, 797 Broadway, Schenectady, NY at 10:00 am on the following dates: Thursday, February 5, 2009; Wednesday, February 11, 2009; Thursday, February 19, 2009 and Thursday, February 26, 2009. Candidates must apply prior to the Schenectady testing dates. The pay is good, ($11.00 - $18.75, depending upon the job), the hours are flexible, and the work is close to home. CALL 866-861-2010 to apply. The Census practice test is available at: http://www.census.gov/2010censusjobs/documents/Practice_Test.pdf.
9th - VISITING NURSE HOME CARE & MED STAFF will be recruiting at Career Central, 175 Central Avenue, Albany, NY on Monday, February 9 from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. The company is hiring PCAs, HHAs and CNAs. Some positions may require local travel and use of an automobile. Interested applicants may apply in person on Monday, February 9 at Career Central or mail a resume to: Visiting Nurses Home Care, 150 Broadway, Suite 130, Menands, NY 12204.
11th - CAREER FAIR - University at Albany - SUNY Albany Campus - Click on link for updated information
12th - COMPANY CONVERSATIONS with Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory/Lockheed Martin - 10am - 2pm, Elston Hall Activities Forum
Visit with company representatives over lunch to talk about career paths and preparing for your job search related to Business, Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Administrative Services, and Engineering. ADVANCE SIGN UP NEEDED by contacting the Career & Employment Services Office (E223) / 381-1365. A preparation guide will be available for those attending the function. (lunch will be provided between 11:30am - 1:30pm).
13th - FEDERAL WORKFORCE RECRUITMENT PROGRAM INTERVIEWS for People with Disabilities
Paid Summer Internships for students with disabilities - Application Deadline: Feb. 11th - Contact Career & Employment Services for information (Elston Hall, Room 223)
17th - CAREER FAIR - Union College - 4:00pm - 7:00pm, College Park Hall, Schenectady, NY - Click link for more information.
17th - AVON - 10am - 1pm, Elston Hall Student Center (Entrepreneurship/Sales)
17th - US ARMY - 10am - 2pm, Elston Hall Student Center
24th - FIDELIS CARE - 10am - 2pm, Elston Hall Student Center (NYS Healthcare Insurance)
MARCH
4th - NYS CIVIL SERVICE DAY - 10am - 3pm, Elston Hall Student Center
The New York State Department of Civil Service will be conducting an Information Session on the following topics: EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITH NYS GOVERNMENT; Civil Service System and NYS Government; Examination and Appointments Process; Employee Benefits; Featured Programs and Jobs in Demand; Resources and Contact Information. All Students/All Majors are invited. Presentations will be at 10am, 12pm and 2pm. (Walk-ins for questions and answers anytime between 10am - 3pm) Please RSVP in person to Career and Employment Services, Elston Hall, Room 223 or ces@sunysccc.edu or 381-1365.
5th - SCCC CAREER EXPO - Public Safety and Government Services - 10am - 1pm, Elston Hall Student Center
10th - SCCC Transfer Fair - Elston Hall Student Center from 11am - 1pm - This event will feature over 25 college and university admissions representatives. Confirmations so far include St Rose, University of New Haven, Union, UAlbany, Siena, Empire State, Potsdam, Cortland, Cobleskill, Excelsior, SUNY Upstate Med, Alfred, SUNY IT, Cazenovia, RPI, Oneonta, George Mason, Plattsburgh, Delhi, Southern Vermont, Utica, Sage Colleges, New England College, Paul Smiths, Canton and Wells.
10th - CAREER FAIR - HVCC - 11am - 3pm, HVCC Campus, Field House, McDonough Sports Complex, Troy, NY
10th - US AIR FORCE - 2pm - 3:30pm, Elston Hall Student Center
19th - ADIRONDACK C.C. CAREER FAIR - Adirondack Community College, Queensbury, NY from 10AM - 5PM
24th - FIDELIS CARE (NYS Healthcare Insurance Company) from 10am – 2pm in the Elston Hall Student Center
25th - CAREER & INTERNSHIP FAIR from 3pm – 6pm at the Siena College Alumni Recreation Center (ARC) - SCCC students invited!
Participating Employers: AARP New York, Aflac New York, AIDS Council of Northeastern New York, Alzheimer's Association, American Girl Place, Association Development Group, Inc., AXA Advisors (AXA Advisors), Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine, Capital News 9, Center For Disability Services, Clarkson University School of Business Graduate Program, ClearView Center, Inc., Dermody Burke & Brown, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, First Investors Corporation, GENERAL ELECTRIC – GE, KPMG LLP, LexisNexis Matthew Bender, Living Resources, Marist College, MetLife, NCUA (National Credit Union Administration), New York State Assembly, New York State Attorney General's Office, New York State Department of Civil Service, New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, nfrastructure technologies, Northwestern Mutual Financial Network, NY State Teachers' Retirement System, NYS Department of Health, NYS Department of Health, Division of Health Care Financing, NYS Insurance Department, Olympic Forest Products Company, PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS, Prudential Financial, REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC., Schenectady Advocacy Resources and Choices (ARC), Seton Health, Small Business Development Center, Sodexo, State Farm Insurance Companies, State Farm Insurance Companies, The College of Saint Rose, The Nielsen Company, The Sage Colleges, Time Warner Cable, Transfinder Corporation, Travelers Insurance, Union Graduate College, University @ Albany, School of Business, Verizon Wireless, Vicarious Visions, VISTA Fellow Programs, W.B. Mason, Walgreens, Wells Fargo Financial, Western New England College School of Law, Wildwood Programs, WNYT-TV, YAI/National Institute for people w/ disabilities
26th - CENTER FOR DISABILITY SERVICES from 10am – 2pm in the Elston Hall Student Center
26th - CERTA PRO PAINTERS - 10am - 2pm in the Elston Hall Student Center
26th - SIENA COLLEGE FAST TRACK APPLICATION DAY - 10:30 am-2pm in the Elston Hall Activities Forum
Bring your Application and Transcript and a Siena College Admission Representative will: Waive the application fee; Provide a tentative credit evaluation; Mail an admissions decision to you in 7 days. Sign up for an appointment outside of the Student Development Center on the Transfer Bulletin Board (Elston 223) or just stop by Activities Forum on that day Questions?? Contact Bernie Dunn at 381-1342 or dunnbv@sunysccc.edu
APRIL
1st - EDUCATION EXPO - 9:00am - 3:00pm, Empire State Convention Center, Albany, NY
1st & 2nd - WALT DISNEY WORLD / Internship Program - On 4/1 a presentation will be held at NOON in the Stockade Building, Room 101, interviews to follow. On 4/2 a presentation will be held at 10AM in the Stockade Building, Room 101 with interviews to follow. Contact Professor Strianess for additional information: 381-1390.
7th - SARATOGA JOB FAIR - Saratoga City Center, Saratoga Springs, 10AM - 5PM
8th - CAREER FAIR - Times Union - 10:00am -1:00pm / 2:00pm - 5:00pm, Albany Marriott Hotel, Wolf Rd., Albany, NY
14th - SPEED INTERVIEWING - 11am - 2pm (Students must register with Career & Employment Services to participate)
16th - MARTIN LUTHER KING JOB FAIR - Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY from 1PM - 5PM
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