PCHS Career Fair

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PCHS CAREER FAIR
Pekin Community High School
Wednesday, April 29, 2015 – 6:00 - 7:30pm

 


Bringing Pekin area businesses together to meet with students and their parents to explore career options and connect the pieces to educational opportunities for success.
Sponsored by Pekin Community High School Dragon Pride Committee
 


The Pekin Community High School invites area businesses to participate in the 2nd Annual PCHS Career Fair, held in conjunction with our Dragon Pride event, on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 from 6:00 to 7:30pm.

The Career Fair will be held in the area around Dawdy-Hawkins gymnasium at Pekin High School with Pekin area businesses invited to participate.  The Dragon Pride event, student-based classroom projects displays, will be held within Dawdy-Hawkins gym.

The event is designed to showcase area businesses and provide information about all career opportunities in each respective business.  Students will gain valuable insight on college and career opportunities and businesses will benefit from connecting with potential employees.

Who Should Participate?  Business representatives from all career areas are invited to showcase their company and bring information about specific career opportunities within their business.  Virtual tour videos and hands-on samples for students and parents to view are also encouraged.

Who Will Attend?  Students from PCHS will be invited to attend along with their parents.  Information will be shared with students in the counselor’s office and 4th hour classes, as well as distributed through the Pekin High newsletter.  Announcements and posters will also be used to promote the event.

This is an excellent opportunity for students and parents to talk with local business representatives about potential career opportunities and the educational requirements to be successful in that field in an informal setting.

To participate and showcase your company, complete and submit the information below.
Registrations required to: Priscilla DeLaere, pdelaere@pekinhigh.net; FAX to (309) 477-4377
Cost: FREE
So we may plan and promote effectively: Registrations are required by March 27, 2015

 


PCHS Career Fair – Wednesday, April 29, 2015 from 6:00 - 7:30pm
Yes! We want to participate and showcase our company to students and their families.

Company Name: _________________________                          Contact name: ____________________

Contact E-mail: __________________________                           Contact phone: ____________________

Primary Company Product or Service: ______________________
We will need access to:
Electricity:  ___ yes  __ no      WiFi __ Yes  __ No         Other:  _________________
One (1) 4 ‘ Table and two chairs will be provided.  Business should bring their own extension cords.

Pekin Community High School, 1903 Court St., Pekin, IL 61554 / (p) 309-347-4101/ www.pekinhigh.net

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