DECATUR, Ill. – students and alumni looking for employment this spring and summer and after graduation will have several upcoming events to help their job search.
Ahead of the Spring 2024 , ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ University’s will hold a Dress to Impress event on Wednesday, January 31, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Oberhelman Center for Leadership Performance on the first floor of the University Commons.
The event is open to ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ students and offers professional clothes for everyone to prepare for future job interviews. Come pick out a free outfit to give you the confidence to succeed in your job search.
The Student Success Center will host the Spring 2024 Career Fair on Wednesday, February 21, from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Bob and Debi Johnston Banquet Rooms on the third floor of the University Commons. The event is open to all ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ students and alumni.
ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½â€™s Career Fairs allow employers to meet qualified and well-prepared ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ students and alumni seeking full-time job opportunities, obtain resumes and informally interview or screen candidates.
Employers from local businesses, healthcare, government, education, social services and non-profits will share their internship and career opportunities at the fair.
ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ students have a 99% success rate of gaining employment or entering graduate or professional school within six months of graduation, compared to the 71% national average.
The Decatur Park District is also holding a Hiring Fair for part-time and seasonal positions for the spring and summer on Friday, February 16, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Decatur Indoor Sports Center (DISC) at 1295 W. Wood St.
Positions looking to be filled in the following areas:
Splash Cove
Overlook Adventure Park
The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater
Scovill Zoo
Decatur Indoor Sports Center (DISC)
Park Maintenance
Horticulture
Rotary Park
Summer Day Camp
Camp-I-Can
Hickory Point Banquet
Red Tail Run Golf Club
Hickory Point Golf Club pro shops and grounds crew
Baseball/Softball
MidState Soccer
Over The Top Ice Cream Shop
Performing Arts tech staff.
Applicants must be aged 16 and up, and positions may be offered on the spot.
ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ the Student Success Center
The Student Success Center delivers complete, wrap-around services to foster students’ resilience, confidence, academic success and social skills. The Student Success Center works to ensure a successful college experience, positive personal development and post-graduation preparedness.
