The Oconee Fall Line Technical College (OFTC) will host their annual Career and Job Expo in Dublin on Wednesday, July 21 and in Sandersville on Wednesday, July 28. Each event will take place from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
The Dublin Career and Job Expo will take place in the DuBose Porter Business and Industry Training Center. The Sandersville Expo will be held in the Ben J. Tarbutton Jr. Business Development Center.
These events are open to the public and will provide job seekers with an opportunity to meet with employers who are wishing to hire qualified candidates, learn of important community resources, and receive information on career training available through OFTC.
Each year, a variety of employers attend both Expos, giving attendees access to numerous industries and employment opportunities.
“There are many local companies and organizations who are seeking employees, particularly those with the technical skills that we teach at OFTC,” shared Saketta Brown, OFTC’s Career Services and Disabilities Coordinator. “The programs we offer at OFTC reflect the labor needs of our communities and during the 2021 Career & Job Expo, we’ll have college admissions and financial aid staff available to walk interested participants through our admissions application or financial aid process if they’d like to enroll in one of our hands-on programs to aid in their employability.”
Brown offers the following tips for OFTC’s 2021 Career & Job Expo attendees:
– Dress professionally. First impressions are important.
– Bring several copies of a resume.
– Remain positive and patient. There will be many applicants approaching employers at the same time.
– Send a thank you note or email after the fair. Most individuals do not follow up with employers afterwards and this will help the candidate stand out.
The 2021 Career Fair & Job Expo is one way that OFTC links trained students with area employers. The career services department provides students with individualized career counseling, assessments, interviewing tips, and resume writing assistance. For more information, visit their Career Services page on the College’s website, OFTC.edu, or call 478-274-7643.
Oconee Fall Line Technical College will waive their $25 Admissions Application Fee for the Fall 2021 Semester on Wednesday, July 21 and Wednesday, July 28 at all OFTC locations.