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Longview University Center Career Fair Successful

Sedelia M. Jackson, Jennifer Mathis in front of Longview Police Department booth
Longview Police Officer Sedelia M. Jackson, left, visits with UT Tyler student Jennifer Mathis during the LUC career fair.

The UT Tyler Longview University Center’s career fair on Nov. 13 drew 200 attendees and 19 employers.

“I am very pleased with the student and community support for the LUC career fair,” said Dr. Jolene Lampton, LUC director. “This shows that students and the public appreciate the work of UT Tyler LUC faculty and staff.”

The fair was the first major career and community event to be held at LUC, Lampton added.

Greater Longview-area employers from the fields of nursing and health care, education, business, technology, engineering and public administration accepted resumes and provided career information.

In addition, Tyler representatives from each of the colleges/program areas were available to provide students and prospective students with course selection guidance. Candice Garner provided enrollment management assistance. The College of Business and Technology, College of Education and Psychology and departments of health and kinesiology, engineering and criminal justice had booths at the event.

Participating employers were: Greater Longview United Way, Laird Memorial Hospital, Sabine Valley Center, Longview ISD, Good Shepherd Medical Center, Trinity Mother Francis Hospital, Salomon Smith Barney and Pine Tree ISD.

Also, Advocacy Inc., Texas Rehabilitation Commission, First State Bank Hallsville, Hospice Longview Inc., Spring Hill ISD, Longview Regional Medical Center, Willis-Knighton Health System, Longview Bank & Trust, Christus St. Michael Health System, Southside Bank and Longview Police Department.

 

Students visit booth at career fair
LUC career fair draws 200 attendees and 19 employers.



Contact person: Emily Battle, (903) 565-5604





Emily Battle, Editor
(903) 565-5604
Robin Kelly, Publisher
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