On Thursday, May 18, Northwestern College held its 2017 Career Fair for both students and the community at its Bridgeview Campus, with the event being a resounding success! A total of 263 job seekers attended the event, with 254 of those being Northwestern College students and alumni. The other 9 attendees were members of the public who were seeking jobs.
Dressed in business suits, dresses, jackets and ties, as well as clean and pressed medical scrubs, the soon-to-be-graduates presented their resumes and discussed career opportunities with employers representing numerous businesses and organizations. Multiple employers conducted interviews on the spot; others set up interviews in the coming week at their offices.
Businesses that took part in the 2017 Career Fair included: MacNeal Hospital; Life Source; Family Eye Physicians; Banner Personnel Service, Inc; Mercy Hospital & Medical Center; TCF Bank; All Stat Portable X-Ray; Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago; BrightStar Care of Tinley Park/Oak Lawn; G4S Secure Solutions (USA) Inc.; Edward-Elmhurst Health; United Parcel Service; Addison Group; Advocate Health Care; Homewatch Care Givers; Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office; West Suburban Nursing & Rehab; Uro Partners LLC; Lexington Health Network; Heartland Blood Center; Securatex LTD; Extended Care Clinical; US Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA); Premier Staffing Source Inc.; LifeWatch; Norwood Senior Network; Shay Health Care Services, Inc.; Clearbrook; Keys Medical Staffing; Jostens and Northwestern College. Some of the additional employers unable to attend the event this week scheduled time to visit the campuses and meet with interested students at alternative dates.
The majority of the 31 employers present were interested in hiring multiple employees spanning numerous positions open at their establishments. Positions being recruited included X-Ray Techs; Medical Assistants; RNs; CNAs; LPNs; PRNs; Rad Techs; Clinical Research Coordinators; Rehab Clinical Assistants; IT Network Engineers; Clinical Documentation Associates; Coding Compliance Coordinators; Bank Tellers; Banking Supervisors; Mortgage Lenders; Unarmed and Armed Security Guards; Supported Living Assistants; Service Facilitators; Special Agents; Operating Room Nurses; Pre/Post Op Nurses; Billing Assistants; Medical Collection Reps; Caregivers and Companions; Patient Registrars; Medical Lab Techs; Blood Bank Supervisors; Senior Directors of Donor Recruitment (blood banks); Hospital Supply Clerks and EVS Techs.
Northwestern College hosts this career fair yearly on behalf of its students and also opens it up to the community. The College’s administration and staff hold strong to the belief that it is imperative to do everything possible to assist its students in obtaining employment.
“Getting a good education is only step one to building a strong foundation for a successful career,” commented Lawrence Schumacher, President of Northwestern College. “Getting that first job after graduation is the second step. We are excited to have been able to provide access to so many prominent Chicagoland businesses, hospitals, medical facilities and government entities for our students at this year’s career fair. We are hopeful that these connections will lead to full-time employment opportunities, opening up new doors to the future for our Northwestern College graduates!”
The success of the career fair would not have been possible without the efforts of Northwestern College’s Career Development & Alumni Relations Coordinators Greg Norton of its Chicago-Jefferson Park Campus and Amy Buoscio of its Bridgeview Campus. In addition, thanks also goes to the Northwestern College staff and program coordinators and directors that brought in additional employers to participate. Finally, the event would not be possible without the assistance of the staff from the Office of Career Development & Alumni Relations.
About Northwestern College:
Northwestern College (NC) is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, 230 S. LaSalle St., Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604, (312) 263-0456, www.ncahlc.org. The college offers focused career-oriented associate degree and certificate programs with flexible schedules and a supportive faculty. Day, evening, weekend, online classes and online programs are available. More information can be found at www.NC.edu or by calling toll-free (888) 205-2283.
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