Career Fair Update!

Unity College to Host Maine’s Largest Environmental Career Fair on Wednesday, February 10

Unity, Maine – January, 2010 – Environmental career employers from across the United States will connect with job seekers at the Unity College Environmental Career Fair 2010 on Wednesday, February 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Unity College Gymnasium.
The environmental career recruitment event is open to the general public, though focused on recruitment of recent or anticipated college graduates from across New England. Sponsored by the Unity College Career Resource Center
“We expect over 80 organizations to attend this event,” noted Nicole Collins '00,Unity College Career Consultant & Internship Coordinator. “This will be an opportunity for individuals to explore career options, seek professional advice and secure positions for employment. Also, individuals will have the opportunity to secure internships in traditional as well as emerging environmental fields.”
Employers will offer a variety of presentations and career related materials, including equipment, applications, videos and personal testimonials from Unity College alumni in the field.
Collins noted that the experiential nature of Unity College gives its students a great advantage once they enter their fields, while the success of alumni helps to establish long term relationships with employers and recruitment opportunities.
“This career fair will be an interactive and inspiring event,” noted Collins. She noted that Unity College has been hosting annual career fairs for 20 years, though not all were environmentally focused.
Space is still available. Employers seeking to participate or job seekers who are interested in more information on the environmental career fair may contact the Unity College Career Resource Center at 207.948.3131 ext 213 or by email at ncollins@unity.edu., or visit the center online at http://www.unity.edu/CareerServices/CareerResourceCenter/CareerFair.aspx.
Unity College is located at 90 Quaker Hill Road, Unity, Maine.
Unity College is a small private college in rural Maine that provides dedicated, engaged students with a liberal arts education which emphasizes the environment and natural resources. Unity College graduates are prepared to be environmental stewards, effective leaders, and responsible citizens through active learning experiences within a supportive community.