Special Events

Career & Employment Counselling Expo

Friday, April 29th 5:00-8:00 p.m.

On Friday evening the Fair will feature a presentation from three local Employment Ontario employment service providers, including YES Employment Services, Northwest Employment Works (NEW), and Lakehead Employment Services (LES). Everyone is welcome to attend this information sharing session to learn about programs and initiatives offered through these employment service providers.

The evening event will also feature several workshops geared toward résumé writing as well as preparing for an interview. So come on out and learn what is available to help you in getting back to work or discovering a new career!

If you have any questions, contact the Board Office at 346-2942 or careerfair@nswpb.ca

Comments from previous years

Teachers:

"It was enjoyable to see so many students having fun trying out things with the many hands-on activities."
"So many of the presenters encouraged our students to come and talk to them."
"A great chance for the students to become inquisitive about their future and communicate with the 'real world'"
"Thank you for organizing this event. It's great for our students. People were very friendly and answered any questions students had."

Exhibitors:

"The Fair was really well organized. Thank you!"
"I can’t think of potential improvements. To me it seems as though every year sees a lot of fine tuning."
"Well organized and a pleasant atmosphere for the attendees. It was very well planned and a huge success."
"We felt that it went very well and that you should be very proud of yourselves on such a success."

"Very well run - cannot think of anything I would change."
"Volunteers did an awesome job. They were friendly, very helpful and offered to cover my booth when I had to leave."
"Easily-identifiable volunteers are very helpful, knowledgeable, pleasant, always on time."
"Excellent fair – many students were genuinely interested in the career options."

"Very well organized - a positive feeling and good connections among exhibitors."
"Set up was very well done and everything we needed was easily provided. Thanks for another great Career Fair!"
"Excellent exposure."
"Great event."

"Excellent organization and volunteers! Great job!!"
"It was a great career fair - lots of fun."
"Excellent promotion."