Annual Jobs Event Offers Unprecedented Number of Openings; Reflects Current Economy of More NH Jobs Than NH Workers
CONCORD – Looking for that first great post-college job?
The 44th annual New Hampshire College and University Council career fair will be held in the Sullivan Arena at Saint Anselm College, 100 Saint Anselm Drive, Manchester, on April 4, from 2-5 pm. Click here for directions.
With a statewide unemployment rate leading the nation below 3 percent, business owners recognize during prosperous times, good help can be very hard to find. In response to the large number of job openings in the region, many companies of all types have signed up for the 2017 NHCUC College Career Fair. The job market is bright in New Hampshire and college graduates have many options, due mainly to low unemployment, and a due to business growth in the region, which has created new job openings statewide.
“The large number of participating businesses is a clear signal to graduates that there are terrific jobs out there,” says Tom Horgan, President of New Hampshire College and University Council. “From manufacturing to high tech to tourism and the service industry, we have found many in the private sector seek well-trained and qualified young workers to fill a variety of positions. They are hiring right now.”
The career fair offers immediate results. This year, more than 85 businesses will meet students and conduct job interviews. Students will also be invited to join internships, explore graduate school, and network with business owners from around the region.
Kellogg’s, several law enforcement groups like the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Northwestern Mutual, RiverWoods, Enterprise Rent A Car, Walgreens and New York Life are just a few of the wide variety of companies participating in the 2017 NHCUC Career Fair. For a copy of the full list of participating employers, visit www.nhcuc.org/job-fair/
“Given the increasing demand from businesses for highly skilled employees, students understand the need to be well-prepared and well-educated,” explains Horgan. “And businesses understand our career fair features some of the best and brightest of the Class of 2017, so more of them are signing up to participate.”
Students from 21 New Hampshire colleges and universities will participate in the career fair, which is one of the largest and oldest of its kind in New England. The career fair is free for college students and recent graduates of participating schools.
About NHCUC
The New Hampshire College & University Council is a non-profit consortium of 22 public and private institutions of higher education in the state of New Hampshire. These institutions are recognized and highly regarded for their outstanding teaching, research, and community service activities. They serve as major centers of activity that are vital to the economic development of the community and the state. Founded in 1966, the Council’s mission is the advancement of public and private higher education in the state. Through collaborative efforts between the 22 member colleges and universities, the consortium enhances educational opportunities for nearly 73,000 students currently attending our member institutions.
