Moorefield, W.Va. – Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College’s (Eastern) Career Services Department proudly hosted its annual Job Fair on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. Organized by Career Counselor, Dixie Heavener, the event featured a wide range of employers from various industries, offering local residents and students the opportunity to explore career opportunities, network with potential employers, and gain valuable insights into today’s job market.
The Job Fair attracted nearly 50 employers representing various industries including healthcare, education, government, finance, construction, and manufacturing. Hiring managers traveled from the tri-state region of West Virginia, Virginia, and Maryland.
The participating employers included:
- Allegany Communications/WVRC Digital
- American Woodmark
- Beitzel Corporation
- Capon Springs and Farms, Inc.
- Career One Stop/Region 7 Workforce Development Board
- Children’s Home Society
- Choice Care at Home
- Civil Air Patrol U.S. Airforce Auxillary
- Clearway Energy Group
- Cortland Acres Association Inc
- E.A. Hawse Healthcare Center
- Eastern WVCTC – Student Services, Workforce Education, & Wind Energy Tech Program
- Fox’s Pizza Den
- Future Generations University
- Genesis Healthcare
- H&R Block
- Hampshire County Schools
- Hardy/Grant County Adult Education
- Humane Society of Hardy County
- Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services
- Maryland Department of State Police
- Mr. Heating and Cooling, LLC
- Mullin’s 1847 Restaurant
- Northrop Grumman
- Optavise
- PCM Industries
- Pendleton County Schools
- Pendleton Manor
- Pilgrim’s
- Potomac Valley Health and Garrett Regional Medical Center
- Region & Workforce Development Board
- South Branch Inn – Moorefield
- St. George Medical Clinic
- Telamon/TRC
- Timberline Mountain
- UPMC – Western Maryland
- Valley Health
- West Virginia Army National Guard
- West Virginia Department of Transportation
- West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation
- West Virginia Rural Water Association
- West Virginia State Treasurer’s Office
- West Virginia University
- Workforce West Virginia
- WV Division of Corrections & Rehabilitation
- WV Schools for the Deaf and Blind
- WVU Medicine-Grant Memorial Hospital
A highlight of the event is a Potomac Highland Producer’s food box raffle held exclusively for employers. This generous donation, valued at $100, is raffled off annually as a way of thanking the employer partners for their continued support and attendance at Eastern’s job fairs. Tabitha Wagner, a representative from E.A. Hawse Healthcare Center, was the lucky winner, adding a fun and celebratory atmosphere to the day. For more information about the Potomac Highland Producer’s monthly food box and to make a purchase, visit https://www.potomachighlandsproducers.com/.
“We are thrilled with the turnout and the level of engagement we saw at this year’s Job Fair,” said Dixie Heavener. “It’s incredibly rewarding to bring together so many great employers and provide our community with access to meaningful career opportunities. Thank you to the nearly 100 job seekers who also visited campus to speak to employers.”
Eastern WVCTC is committed to supporting the professional growth of its students and the broader community. The annual Job Fair is just one of the many ways the college’s Career Services Department works to bridge the gap between job seekers and employers. In addition, Career Services hosts C.R.A.M. (Career Readiness and Management) Workshops monthly designed to help students and job seekers develop essential career management strategies.
Another exciting event is the Career Carnival, held annually in the spring, which offers a fun, educational approach to career exploration, featuring games, hands-on activities, and networking opportunities with employers and industry experts. All are welcome to attend. Employers interested in reserving a booth should contact Career Services at dixie.heavener@easternwv.edu.
About Eastern Career Services
Career Services at Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College is a comprehensive service center designed to meet the career planning, career exploration, job seeking, and post-graduation needs of every student and alumni. Get expert assistance in building or refining your resume, cover letter, or professional portfolio. Practice your interviewing skills with a mentor and receive feedback on your performance. Learn important career planning and employment skills by participating in monthly workshops, both in-person and virtually. Topics include but are not limited to, salary negotiation, benefits of online professional platforms (i.e. LinkedIn, Focus2Career, Handshake), job search strategies, interviewing skills, resume writing, networking, and employability skills.
Stop by Room 111 at Eastern’s main campus in Moorefield, WV, Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Evening hours are available by appointment. For more information, visit easternwv.edu/current-students/career-services/. Contact Dixie Heavener, Career Counselor at dixie.heavener@easternwv.edu or 304.434.8000 ext. 9239.
Media Contact:
Trent Montgomery
Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College
Phone: 304-434-8000 ext. 9266
Email: trent.montgomery@easternwv.edu
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