2020 Career and Transfer Fair

This fair is an opportunity for employers and higher learning institutions to connect with students.

Western Wyoming Community College will host a Career and Transfer Fair in the Atrium on campus, Wednesday, March 25^th from 10:00AM to 2:00PM.

The event serves as a connector between prospective employers or four-year colleges and students.

Western’s experienced staff in Mustang Success work with, and advise students on résumé writing and enhancing their interviewing skills. They will review student résumés prior to submission to an employer and conduct mock interviews to ensure our students are ready to enter the workforce application and interview process.

The following businesses and four-year universities will be in attendance; Aspen Mountain Medical Center, Dish Technologies, Dominion, Experience Works, Genesis, John Bunning, Mandros Painting Inc., McDonald’s, Sweetwater Memorial Hospital, Senator Barrasso’s Office – Internship Program, Sweetwater County Veteran Services Office, Tata Chemicals, Union Wireless, United States Army, United State Marine Corps, Vestas, Wells Fargo, Wyoming Air Guard, Wyoming Workforce Services, Wyoming Department of Transportation, Wyoming Highway Patrol, Elwood Staffing, Archrock, and Westminster College.

This year, Senator Barrasso’s office is offering an internship to motivated leaders interested in receiving hands-on experience with the U.S. Senate. Course credit may be available, and these internship opportunities are available in Senator Barrasso’s offices in Washington, D.C., Casper, Cheyenne, Rock Springs, and Sheridan, during spring, summer, and fall time frames. Interns earn a stipend and both full and part-time internship opportunities are available. Applications must be submitted at www.barrasso.sentate.gov, and questions may be directed to internship@barrasso.sentate.gov or call (202) 224-6411.

“The Career and Transfer Fair is an excellent opportunity to meet employers and visit with representatives of various universities,” said Teresa Shafe, Student Success Advisor at Western Wyoming Community College.

Students should dress for success and have copies of their resumes on hand to distribute to potential transfer schools and employers. Employers and universities who have not yet responded have until March 20^th to respond, in order to be included in this event.

The career and transfer fair is sponsored by Wyoming Workforce Services, and Western Wyoming Community College. The event is free and open to the public. For questions or more information, please contact Teresa Shafe at (307) 382-1646, or at tshafe@westernwyoming.edu.