Yukon College student job fair and interview cafe links with valuable partner

The 2011 Yukon College Student Job Fair and Interview Café will be held within the 2011 Yukon Aboriginal Peoples Resource Opportunities Conference, providing students with additional opportunities. Yukon College will schedule one-on-one meetings between participating companies and students in one of three interview booths at the conference. “It’s a win, win situation for all concerned”, said Dan Jepson, Chairman and CEO of the C3 Alliance Corporation hosting the conference. “Students benefit from the increased corporate exposure and C3 benefits through its association with Yukon College.”

“This partnership with C3 is very positive for our students and we look forward to further developing the relationship over the years”, said Colleen Wirth, Director of Student Services, Yukon College. “It is an excellent opportunity for Yukon College students nearing graduation, to meet one-on-one with a greater number of potential employers”.

The 2011 Yukon College Student Job Fair and Interview Café will take place at the High Country Inn – Convention Centre on Wednesday, March 23rd and Thursday, March 24th from 8:30am to 4:30pm. The conference has officially designated March 23rd as Yukon College Day. The conference provides the opportunity for Yukon College students to interact with more than 60 participating companies and over 200 conference delegates.

In addition to one-on-one interviews with attending companies, there will be career counseling sessions, and pre-arranged field trips to local job sites. Interested students are encouraged to contact Dave Austin, Job Fair Coordinator at 456.8628 or by email at daustin@yukoncollege.yk.ca.

Yukon College President Dr. Terry Weninger, Hon. Dennis Fentie, local First Nations Chiefs Mike Smith and Brenda Sam, and Whitehorse Mayor Bev Buckway, will welcome conference delegates at 8:30 AM on Wednesday, March 23rd.