Cerritos College News Release

For Immediate Release: September 8, 2008

Media Contact: Aya Abelon, Public Affairs; (562) 860-2451, ext. 2287

Event Contact: Christina The, Career Services; (562) 860-2451, ext. 2367

WHAT: Cerritos College’s annual Career Expo and Job Fair will be held Tuesday, October 14, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Library/Falcon Square sidewalk. The event, which attracts more than 300 attendees each year, is free and open to Cerritos College students and the general public. It is recommended that attendees dress in business attire and bring copies of resumes with them.

During the expo, attendees will have opportunity to talk to recruiters, learn about the companies, explore job opportunities, network with recruiters, and receive suggestions from employers on resumes and interviewing skills. Employers representing business, finance, technology, healthcare, retail and other industries will participate in the expo. Current list of participating employers includes Avon, Childcare Careers, LLC., Compton Unified School District, Disney College Program, Hickory Farms, Home Depot, Kimco Staffing Services, Los Angeles County Probation Department, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Los Angeles County Fire Department, Orange County Sheriff’s Department, SVH Enterprise, Inc. and Weber Metals, Inc.

A resume building workshop will be offered on Tuesday, September 30, 5 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. in AT 26; Wednesday, October 1, 11:00 a.m. – noon in AT 11; and again on Monday, October 13, 1-2 p.m. in WD 15. A workshop in successful job fair tips will be offered on Tuesday, October 7, 5-6 p.m. in AT 26, and again on Wednesday, October 8, 11:00 a.m. – noon in AT 11.

Employers who wish to participate in the event may access job fair information at www.cerritos.edu/career-services/job-placement, and click on Employer Job Fair Registration Form, or call Cerritos College’s Job Placement Office for further information at (562) 860-2451, ext. 2366 or by e-mail at job-placement-info@cerritos.edu.

WHEN: Tuesday, October 14, 2008
9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

WHERE: Cerritos College
Wilford Michael Library/Falcon Square sidewalk
11110 Alondra Blvd
Norwalk, CA 90650

A map of the campus is available at www.cerritos.edu/guide.

CONTACT: For more information, please contact Christina The, Career Services at (562) 860-2451 ext. 2367 or the@cerritos.edu.

Career Expo information can be accessed at www.cerritos.edu/career-services/job-placement.

COST: Free to attendees. Parking for the event is free in lot C-10 in white stalls ONLY.

For employers, early registration is $75 per company or organization and includes a lunch ticket. Additional lunch tickets are $10 each. Registration after September 23 is $100. No registration is accepted after September 30.

Cerritos College serves as a comprehensive community college for southeastern Los Angeles County. Communities within the college’s district include Artesia, Bellflower, Cerritos, Downey, Hawaiian Gardens, La Mirada, Norwalk, and portions of Bell Gardens, Lakewood, Long Beach, Santa Fe Springs and South Gate. Cerritos College offers degrees and certificates in more than 200 areas of study in nine divisions. Annually, more than 1,200 students successfully complete their course of studies, and enrollment currently surpasses 20,000 students. Visit Cerritos College online at www.cerritos.edu.

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Releases 2008