Posted: 02 Apr 2010 04:59 AM PDT

The 2010 Career, College & Job Fair is presented on Thursday, April 15 from 9:00 am -1:00 pm at Leeward Community College.

The Fair, coordinated by Leeward Community College Job Prep Services, gives interested individuals the opportunity to meet the employers and college representatives in person, learn more about job opportunities, and receive information on how to apply. The event is open to the public, with free admission and parking.

More than 60 businesses and colleges will be represented. The Fair includes a special presentation for high school students, emceed by Kutmaster Spaz, to reinforce the benefits of furthering their studies and to encourage them to pursue a college education. The Fair is presented in partnership with UH West O`ahu,

This annual event serves as a career and workforce resource for students, businesses, colleges, and the community.

--Approximately 35 employers, including Hawaiian Electric Company and Bank of Hawai`i, will be recruiting for part- and full-time positions.

--Approximately 30 college representatives from undergraduate and graduate programs will share information on certificates, associate degrees, bachelor degrees and master degrees, including: Leeward Community College, UH-West O'ahu, UH-Manoa, Hawai`i Pacific University and others.

For an updated list of participants, visit www.lcc.hawaii.edu/jobs/events.

For further information, contact Nicole Keim-Fortuno at (808) 455-0288 or keim@hawaii.com

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Washtenaw Community College sponsors Small Holder Farm ... - MLive.com

Posted: 29 Mar 2010 10:41 AM PDT

By Jackie Headapohl

March 29, 2010, 1:41PM

In this first-of-its-kind event in southeast Michigan, farmers and job seekers have the opportunity to come together at the Small Holder Farm Career Day & Job Fair.

Co-sponsored by Washtenaw Community College and the Food System Economic Partnership, the event encourages farmers to hire those who can provide the needed skills to make their farms thriving businesses, such as website developers, welders, production managers, bookkeepers, food safety coordinators and field labor.

Job seekers are encouraged to come to the panel discussions to consider opportunities available on southeast Michigan farms. Looking for a job, but not sure farm work is right for you? Come to the panel discussions and find out what it's all about.

The event takes place Monday, April 19, from 1-5 p.m. in the Morris Lawrence Building at Washtenaw Community College, 4700 East Huron River Drive in Ann Arbor.

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Realtor juggles job, nonprofit work - Democrat and Chronicle

Posted: 02 Apr 2010 05:49 AM PDT

For Erica Walther Schlaefer, being family-oriented played a key role in her career. The Irondequoit native planned to work in government or international business as a linguist, but after she graduated from college in 2000, Schlaefer decided to remain near her family. She spent time in the telecommunications industry before pursuing her real estate license in 2003, and soon began working for her father's Irondequoit-based company, Walther Realtors.

Schlaefer and her husband also founded a nonprofit organization, Parenthood for Me Inc., in 2009. After five years of infertility treatments, the couple adopted a son and they now seek to support other couples both monetarily and emotionally through PFM.

What do you do?

I am a Realtor and office manager for my father's real estate company, Walther Realtors. I am also founder and president of the national non profit Parenthood for Me Inc., which provides financial and emotional assistance to those building families through adoption or medical intervention.

What kinds of challenges does your industry face?

Rochester has always been a pretty stable market. However, it is a difficult time to sell a house because of uncertainty in the job market. Our market has seen a dip in prices, and overall, homes are taking longer to sell.

What's been your biggest career hurdle?

The biggest obstacle in my career is time management between (my) occupation and Parenthood for Me. I aim to give the best customer service as a Realtor and manage our business effectively. As president of a non profit, I work hard to stay dedicated to our cause and mission statement.

What is your ultimate career/life goal?

To continue to thrive in my real estate business and to make Parenthood for Me a highly successful and recognized non profit.

What advice would you give to other young professionals?

If you have not yet found something that you are truly passionate about, keep searching. Volunteer, talk to different business owners, join your chamber of commerce or Rochester Young Professionals group. Through these experiences, you will discover the career path that is meant for you.

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