VENTURA — Ventura College will be hosting the 2019 Ventura College Career Fair Tuesday, April 16, from 10 a.m. -2 p.m. The event will take place at Ventura College (4667 Telegraph Road, Ventura, Ca 93003) in the MCE/ MCW Quad located at the Northeast corner of the campus.
There will be more than 60 local employers participating in the career fair to connect with students about job opportunities, internships and potential careers. Employers participating in the career fair include California Water Service, County of Ventura, Haas Automation, Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department and many more.
The Ventura College Career Center organizes this event along with others during the school year to inspire and support students throughout their life-long career journeys. In hosting the Ventura College Career Fair, the Career Center aims to create a wonderful networking opportunity for both employers and students. “We support our students at VC to get jobs in the community so they stay within the region and contribute to the economic vitality of our County. This is a great opportunity for our employers and a transformative experience for our students,” shared Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Damien Peña.
Ventura College is an ideal location for industry recruitment across all sectors. The college offers over 70 degrees and 25+ Career Education programs that teach students hands-on practical training need to earn a certificate to start a career or to get started on a pathway toward a bachelor’s degree.
Local employers are invited to register to participate in the Career Fair. The Career Center will be accepting employer registration through April 3. Employers can sign-up by going to: https://vcccd-csm.symplicity.com/events/vccareerfair. For more information, call the Ventura College Career Center at 805-289-6473.
Ventura College, an accredited two-year institution of higher education, has been a part of the beautiful seaside community of Ventura, California, since 1925. It is conveniently located approximately 60 miles north of Los Angeles and 30 miles south of Santa Barbara. The 112-acre campus, set in the rolling hills of Ventura, has an enrollment of 14,500 students. Ventura College offers Associate of Arts and Associate of Sciences Degrees in 33 majors, and Certificates of Completion and Proficiency Awards in 61 areas of study. Ventura College also has Transfer Guarantee Agreements with CSUCI, CSUN, UC Davis, UC Santa Barbara, and UC Santa Cruz. Class schedules are posted at www.venturacollege.edu. For more information, contact the Ventura College Welcome Center at 805.289.6420.