Cerritos College News Releases -- September 2004

Cerritos College to host Free Job Fair Thursday, September 30

"Mini" Job Fair Provides Opportunity to Meet Potential Employers

For Immediate Release: September 21, 2004

Media Contact: Kristen Habbestad, Public Affairs; (562) 860-2451, ext. 2287, khabbestad@cerritos.edu

Event Contact: Christina The, Job Placement; (562) 860-2451 ext. 2366, the@cerritos.edu

Norwalk, CA - September 21, 2004 - Cerritos College will host a free job fair Thursday, September 30, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. on campus in Falcon Square East (outside, adjacent to the Student Center). The fair is open to the public and provides an opportunity for attendees to meet potential employers, search for jobs or internships and learn about various careers.

Cerritos College is located at 11110 Alondra Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650. A one-day parking permit is available for $1 at yellow parking permit dispensers in parking lots. Organizers recommend dressing professionally for the fair and bringing copies of a resume.

Cerritos College Career Services will also host a 1-hour workshop for resume writing and job fair success on Thursday, September 23, 11 a.m. - noon in the Career Services Center.

For more information about either of these opportunities, please call Cerritos College Job Placement at (562) 860-2451 ext. 2366 or visit www.cerritos.edu/career-services/job-placement

For nearly 50 years, Cerritos College has served as a comprehensive community college for southeastern Los Angeles County communities including Artesia, Bellflower, Cerritos, Downey, Hawaiian Gardens, Lakewood, La Mirada and Norwalk. The college offers degrees and certificates in more than 180 areas of study in nine divisions. Annually, more than 1,200 students successfully complete their course of studies, and enrollment currently surpasses 24,000 students. Visit Cerritos College online at www.cerritos.edu

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