By Maegan Murray, ���سԹ�

RICHLAND, Wash. – A career fair will be hosted by Washington State University Tri-Cities, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, in the Consolidated Information Center and Student Union Building.

The career fair is free and open to ���سԹ� students, alumni and the public. The event allows organizations to discuss employment opportunities with potential employees. ���سԹ� students are encouraged to connect with industry representatives to learn more about prospective employment and internships.

Beginning at 8 a.m., the ���سԹ� Career Development will host the “State of the Tri-Cities Workforce” panel discussion, a new program to the career fair. The forum enables panelists to provide a strategic and professional analysis of the local workforce. Panelists will present their understanding of the behaviors and resources that help maintain and strengthen the Tri-Cities area economy. Those interested in attending should RSVP at careers@tricity.wsu.edu

The event also will feature a career development student spotlight program that allows students to practice and deliver their one-minute resume pitches to on-site recruiters.

For more information about the ���سԹ� career fair, visit .

 

Media Contacts:

• Eadie Balint, ���سԹ� career development, 509-372-7214, ebalint@tricity.wsu.edu
• Maegan Murray, ���سԹ� public relations, 509-372-7333,maegan.murray@tricity.wsu.edu