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KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western ¾ÅÒ»Â鶹ÖÆƬ³§ University is connecting students and recent graduates with employers during a series of in-person and virtual job fairs beginning Thursday, Sept. 16, and running through Tuesday, Oct. 12.

Representatives from Career and Student Employment Services and the Zhang Career Center have had conversations with hundreds of employers about their hiring needs, leading to thousands of full- and part-time internships and jobs posted to the online career site .  Using this trove of resources, employers from business firms to graduate schools can reach out to Western and other area college students, as well as job seekers from the general public. To learn how to use the virtual platform, visit the resource guide.

Virtual fairs

• Meet the Firms Virtual Fair —Thursday, Sept. 16, from 5 to 8 p.m. This event acquaints new and returning accountancy students with the accounting firms actively recruiting WMU students. For assistance, email the Zhang Career Center or call (269) 387-2711.

• Engineering Expo 2021 Virtual Job Fair—Wednesday, Sept. 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Employers from companies located in ¾ÅÒ»Â鶹ÖÆƬ³§ and around the country are recruiting for co-op, internship and full-time positions. For more information, visit Career and Student Employment Services. Note: The format for meeting employers during the Engineering Expo has changed. . Email questions to the Employer Engagement Team or call (269) 387-2745. View the flyer.

• ISM Career Night Virtual Fair—Tuesday, Sept. 28, from 3 to 6 p.m.  This is a networking opportunity for those who are pursuing internships and entry-level positions in supply chain management. For more information, email Jennifer Palmatier or call (269) 387-2729.

• Marketing, Sales and Food Marketing Career Night Virtual Fair—Wednesday, Sept. 29, from 3 to 6 p.m. This event features opportunities for attendees to network with employers interested in hiring marketing students and graduates. For more information, email Jennifer Palmatier or call (269) 387-2729.

• Business Career Day Virtual Fair—Thursday, Sept. 30, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event is an opportunity to network with employers who are recruiting talent for a wide variety of business functions in different industries. For assistance, visit the Zhang Career Center website.

• Finance Career Night Virtual Fair—Tuesday, Oct. 12, from 3 to 6 p.m. This is a networking opportunity for those pursuing internships and entry-level positions with a focus on finance. Attendees will hear from industry professionals representing different career paths in the finance industry and then have opportunities to network with employers. For assistance, visit the Zhang Career Center website.

In-person fairs

• Meet the Firms In-person Fair —Thursday, Sept. 23, from 6 to 8 p.m., Bernhard Center. This event acquaints new and returning accountancy students with the accounting firms actively recruiting WMU students. For assistance, email the Zhang Career Center or call (269) 387-2711.

• ISM Career Night In-person Fair—Tuesday, Oct. 5, from 5 to 8 p.m., Fetzer Center. This is a networking opportunity for those who are pursuing internships and entry-level positions in supply chain management. For more information, email Jennifer Palmatier or call (269) 387-2729.

• Marketing, Sales and Food Marketing Career Night In-person Fair—Wednesday, Oct. 6, from 5 to 8 p.m., Fetzer Center. This event features opportunities for attendees to network with employers interested in hiring marketing students and graduates. For more information, email Jennifer Palmatier or call (269) 387-2729.

• Business Career Day In-person Fair—Thursday, Oct. 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Fetzer Center. This event is an opportunity to network with employers who are recruiting talent for a wide variety of business functions in different industries. For assistance, visit the Zhang Career Center website.

Thinking Ahead

Job seekers attending any of the fall fairs should research employers in advance and have an updated resume available.

WMU students and alumni can learn about specific career and employment services available to them by visiting the websites for Career and Student Employment Services and the Zhang Career Center.

For more WMU news, arts and events, visit WMU News online.