Prospective teachers will have an opportunity to meet with more than 500 recruiters when Eastern Michigan University hosts the largest teacher job fair in Michigan Wednesday, April 16, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at EMU's Convocation Center.
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TEACHER TRAIL: This year's Teacher Job Fair, hosted
by EMU at the Convocation Center April 16, is
expected to attract more than 500 recruiters and
1,500 students. |
Approximately 525 recruiters from 226 school districts are scheduled to meet with graduating seniors and alumni hoping to secure employment. Recruiters are coming from as far away as Korea and as close as Michigan, said Barbara Jones, assistant director of EMU's Career Services. Jones anticipates at least 1,500 students will attend.
"This is the largest teacher job fair EMU has hosted in the 21 years I have participated in this event," Jones said. "It's wonderful to have seen it grown from practically nothing to what it is today."
The West (Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii and Oregon), East Coast (Maryland and New York), South (Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia), the Midwest (Iowa, Kansas, Michigan and Minnesota) and even international schools from Korea will be represented, Jones said. Arizona is sending representatives from approximately 32 schools due to their significant growth.
According to Jones, this is a perfect opportunity for students looking to relocate or stay in Michigan. Representatives from 56 Michigan schools will be available. Recruiters have the option to conduct brief, semi-private interviews on location.
Participants were able to register online at www.career.emich.edu/new/tjf/ through March 31 for $10. For those who did not pre-register, the cost is $20 at the door. The event is open to the public. The complete list of participating schools can be reviewed via the Web site. For more information, call 487-0400.
