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On April 9, MCTC hosted a spring job fair on the second floor of the T Building with the objective of uniting students with employers.

Job fairs are prevalent this time of year; companies at the fair described it as "peak season" for the job market. It is also a great time for students to find work due to its proximity to graduation and the end of the school year.

The fair consisted of various healthcare facilities specializing in children, adults, seniors, and disabilities. This high number of healthcare employers was attributed to "MCTC's nursing program as well as its location," Honah Schul of Accurate Homecare said.

This wide range of organizations included: REM Health, fahrenHEIGHT360, ACR Homes, Homeward Bound, Accurate Homecare, and the Cooperating Community Program among others.

"These programs are great for students studying in the medical field," Brendan Haugo of fahrenHEIGHT360 said.

Multiple banks attended the job fair, with many bank representatives speculating that the economic downturn had hit them with devastating force.

This was not the case with Wells Fargo as the lively duo of Joe Rutter and Jeremy Dobay described the banks position as "never better" and "on the rise". These statements reflect Wells Fargo's success during the recession as well as their recent purchase of rival bank Wachovia.

"Wells Fargo is in the process of hiring employees and not firing them like some of our competitors," Dobay said. "We are looking for anyone to come in and start right away."

U.S. Bank also attended the fair, however it wasn't looking for the same type of ground-level employees. Jim Leader of U.S. Bank described the company's need for students with a bachelor's degree in computer science. For less qualified applicants the best chance is to apply online, but opportunities are slim. Unlike competitors Wells Fargo, U.S. Bank has had a number of job cutbacks.

Menards was also looking to attract students for employment on a managerial level rather than for entry-level positions. Graduates specializing in specific fields would be welcomed with the prospects of gaining an administrative position early on in their career.

MCTC student Albert Leiga described the job fair as "great" and really liked the fact that the students are able to speak with individuals regarding the profession and learn what it's all about.

Leiga, who was recently laid off, stressed the importance of these events. "Now more than ever students should be attending these kinds of events," Leiga said.

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