ICYMI: Job Fair Set At Austin Community College April 5, 2019

AUSTIN, TEXAS — Austin Community College officials are inviting their alumni, students and other job seekers to an upcoming job fair scheduled next month.

The career exploration event is scheduled on Friday, April 5, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Highland Campus ACCelerator, 6101 Highland Campus Dr. On Wednesday, ACC officials said a thousand job seekers have already registered to connect with more than 100 in-demand employers offering jobs and internships.

“Sometimes all it takes is conversation to get a foot in the door," Dr. Virginia Fraire, ACC Student Affairs vice president, said. "Fairs like this help connect our community with those opportunities,” says “ACC works collaboratively to bring industry partners on campus so that students can meet with them directly and learn about those highly sought-after careers.”

More than 130 employers will be on site representing more than 1,000 job and internship opportunities, organizers said. Participants are encouraged to bring copies of their résumé or portfolio and dress in business attire. A Linkedin headshot photo booth and free credit reports also will be available.

Additionally, representatives from all 10 ACC Areas of Study will be available to answer questions and provide guidance on educational pathways.

Leading up to the event, ACC hosts job fair preparation events at each campus. From April 1 through 5, students can get help preparing a résumé and creating an elevator speech. The events are free and open to all students. For more information, visit austincc.edu/careerevents.

To learn about the job fair and register to attend, visit austincc.edu/jobfair or contact Trish Welch with ACC Career Services at 512-223-2011 or email twelch2@austincc.edu.

About ACC

Austin Community College is a nationally recognized two-year college serving Central Texas. ACC is focused on student success and providing affordable, flexible pathways to help students reach their education goals, learn new job skills, or advance their career. The college currently enrolls more than 70,000 students annually. Check out their inspiring stories at austincc.edu/iamacc.