Career Development for the 21st Century

Career Fair

Wednesday, October 4, 2006

Minneapolis Marriott City Center
30 South Seventh Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402

The US Business Leadership Network and the Minnesota Business Leadership Network will sponsor a career fair for students with disabilities on Wednesday, October 4, 2006. This event will also be the official launch site for the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) 2006 National Disability Mentoring Day and events that are held worldwide.

Explore Your Possibilities!

Meet with representatives from companies and learn about:

• Full-time job opportunities
• Part-time job opportunities
• Internships
• Job shadowing or informational interview opportunities
• Mentoring opportunities
• Company tours
• And to explore different career opportunities participating companies have to offer

Morning Session:

9:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.  (Registration Opens at 8:00 a.m.)
Reserved for High School and Transition Students

Registration Has Closed.

 

Afternoon Session:

1:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.  (Registration opens at 12:30 p.m.)
Reserved for College & University Students or Recent Graduates

Registration Has Closed.

PRE-REGISTRATION FOR EITHER SESSION IS REQUIRED.

Participating Companies:

3M
Ameriprise Financial
Best Buy
Cargill
City of St. Paul
CVS Pharmacy
Federal Executive Board (Multiple Federal Government Agencies)
Highmark
IBM
Manpower
Medtronic
Microsoft
Naval Surface Warfare Center
Northwest Airlines
Social Security Administration
State of Minnesota
SunTrust Bank
Target
Verizon Wireless
Walmart
Wells Fargo

Plus - Information Booths Available From:

ADA Minnesota
Career Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (COSD)
Exceptional Parent Magazine
IPSII Inc.
IBM Human Ability and Accessability Center
Job Accommodation Network
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
Minnesota Department of Education
NISH
Opportunity Partners
Pathways to Employment
Resource Partnerships
ServeMinnesota
U.S. Dept. of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy
U.S. Dept. of Labor, Veterans Employment and Training

"After attending the past two mentoring day events I have gained crucial networking contacts with employers from across the country. It has given me the insight to some of the worlds largest companies philosophy and additudes about disabilities. The environment of mentoring day gave all of us students a chance to meet and talk with some of Americas greatest employers in a one on one environment. Mentoring day also gave me an opportunity to find a mentor in my field study area in the corporate world. All in all it’s an event that every student should attend, with people from the corporate community to talk with you about positions they have open, internships they have, and information about what they look for in a good resume. These are things you will not find in any classroom."

- John Lukanen, University of Minnesota

Pre-Registration is required for this event. Please register early, as space is limited. There is no cost for participation.

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, September 27, 2006.

Questions? Contact careers@mnbln.org.