Triton College Fall Career Fair to Connect Job Seekers With 60 Chicagoland Employers

RIVER GROVE, Ill. — Triton College’s Career Services Department will host a Fall Career Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 7, bringing together 60 Chicagoland employers and giving attendees an opportunity to connect with hiring representatives and explore career opportunities.

The event, open to students and community members, will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Student Center Cafeteria (B Building). Employers will represent health care, manufacturing, law enforcement, hospitality, business services, government, early childhood education and more.

Attendees are encouraged to dress in business casual attire and bring a copy of their resume. Pre-registration is recommended and can be completed by following the registration instructions on the Career Fair webpage.

According to Lorena Gasca, director of Career Services at Triton, the career fair gives job-seeking students and community members access to a wide range of employers while saving them the time and effort of finding and contacting companies individually.

The number one reason students come here is because they want to be employable, right? So we just want to make it as easy as possible for students to be able to connect with employers.

“Here, you’ll have access to 60 of them all under one roof,” Gasca added.

For those who may not be actively seeking a job, Gasca said the fair is also an opportunity to practice communication skills, market themselves and explore what else is available.

Ahead of the event, Career Services will host workshops throughout September and early October to help job seekers prepare for the fair. Sessions will cover resume writing, job search strategies, communication skills and how to navigate a career fair.

The schedule is as follows:

Resume Writing

• Wednesday, Sept. 9, 11 a.m. | Room A-122A
• Thursday, Sept. 10, 11 a.m. | Room A-122A
• Thursday, Sept. 10, 1:15 p.m. | Room T-106

Job Search Strategies

• Wednesday, Sept. 16, 11 a.m. | Room A-122A
• Thursday, Sept. 17, 11 a.m. | Room A-122A
• Thursday, Sept. 17, 1:15 p.m. | Room T-106

Speak Smart, Act Sharp

• Wednesday, Sept. 23, 11 a.m. | Room B-270
• Thursday, Sept. 24, 11 a.m. | Room B-270
• Thursday, Sept. 24, 1:15 p.m. | Room T-106

How to be Career Fair Ready

• Wednesday, Sept. 30, 11 a.m. | Room B-270
• Thursday, Oct. 1, 11 a.m. | Room B-270
• Thursday, Oct. 1, 1:15 p.m. | Room T-106

Triton’s Career Services Department offers career planning, resume assistance, mock interviews, job search strategies and other resources for individuals seeking new or better employment, starting a career or re-entering the workforce.

“We’re not just throwing you out there in the job market,” Gasca said. “We’re preparing you for a career.”

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Media Contacts:
Melissa Ramirez Cooper | melissacooper@triton.edu | 708-456-0300, Ext. 3496
Hunter Oberst | hunteroberst@triton.edu | 708-456-0300, Ext. 3820

ABOUT TRITON COLLEGE:
Triton College, located at 2000 Fifth Ave., River Grove, is a public institution of higher education dedicated to student success. Recently recognized by the Aspen Institute as one of the Top 200 community colleges in the nation, Triton offers more than 130 degree and certificate programs that prepare students to pursue meaningful careers, transfer to four-year universities, and thrive in a global economy. Guided by our mission—Valuing the individual, educating and serving the community—Triton serves nearly 17,000 students annually on its 110-acre campus in River Grove, Illinois. Our dedicated faculty and staff provide high-quality, accessible and affordable educational opportunities that empower students and strengthens the communities we serve. Triton College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of The Illinois Community College Board. Illinois is home to 45 colleges in 39 community college districts. Learn more at triton.edu.