NEW Economy Careers & Job Fair

NEW Economy Careers & Job Fair

Thursday, May 6, 2010

10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, Green Bay Campus

The 2010 regional NEW Economy Careers & Job Fair, allows you to showcase the future of your industry and careers within your company. This event targets job seekers and career explorers, and will feature companies from a variety of industries.  People attending the job fair can participate in breakout sessions that give valuable career advice on future occupational trends.  The career fair is open to all employers, regardless of what jobs you are recruiting for your company.

The event schedule is as follows:

9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.            “NEW Economy Jobs” presented by Dennis Winters, Chief Economist for the state of Wisconsin’s Department of Workforce Development

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.           Job Fair located in Center for Business & Industry building

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.         “Using Social Media to Find Your Next Job” presented by Lisa Cruz, Red Shoes Media

Space is limited so please confirm your booth attendance as soon as possible, and prior to Friday, April 30. Each booth will include a table and two chairs for $300.  Email your registration form to ann.franz@nwtc.edu or mail it to:  Northeast Wisconsin Technical College:  Ann Franz, P.O. Box 19042, Green Bay, WI 54307-9042.  For additional questions contact either  Ann Franz at (920) 498-5587 or Bobbi Miller at (920) 720-5600.

Link to registration form

Collaborating Partners:

Fox Valley Technical College	Fond du Lac Assoc. of Chambers	UW-Fond du Lac
Lakeshore Technical College	Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce	UW-Fox Valley
Moraine Park Technical College	Green Bay Area Chamber of Commerce	UW-Green Bay
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College	Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce	UW-Oshkosh
New North	Sheboygan County Chamber of Commerce	Bay Area Workforce Development Board
NEW Manufacturing Alliance	St. Norbert College	Fox Valley Workforce Development Board

Reasons Why You Should Find Local Part Time Jobs

This article was left as a comment on entry a few days ago and I thought the information was really good, so I’m setting it up as a post!!

Part time jobs can be great tools in life. No, they don’t usually offer benefits, 401K or insurance plans. No, they don’t offer a set 9-5 schedule Monday through Friday. No, they aren’t always careers that you wanted however, they offer a chance for people to make extra money outside of their full time job, they offer experience in careers that don’t have any full time opportunities at the time and they can give you the chance to get your foot in the door at a company you know you want to work for.

To find local part time jobs you should determine the purpose. If your looking for a job to make more money because you aren’t making enough during your full time work then considering the following opportunities. Being a server at a restaurant usually offers a flexible schedule, both morning, nights and weekends for 3-8 hour shifts depending on the establishment. The wages and tips combined make the extra few hours a week a generous addition to your financial situation. Many restaurants will provide training if you have never served before. Bar tending is a similar part time money maker if you are interested in making drinks.

If you are young, inexperienced or looking for ways to build your resume, you will want to work in establishments that are similar to your education focus. Many career opportunities are looking for candidates who have years of experience. So where do the inexperienced but otherwise qualified candidates fit in? The part time positions are perfect for those that don’t have much experience in the field but are willing to work the lesser paying job and less hours. To find local part time jobs that suit your long term goals, check company websites for opportunities or contact them with a request for part time work. It’s easier to locate part time work than full time work when you are inexperienced.

Do you know what company you want to work for? Do you realize how difficult it might be to get the exact position you want in the company? Sometimes its best to find local part time jobs at the company so that you have a foot in the door. Large companies often hire within. You will seem like the best candidate when your desired position opens up and they see that an employee within their company is qualified to handle it. Taking the cut in hours and pay is a long term investment.

the information is from www.findlocalparttimejobs.com