Skyline College held its annual Holiday Job Fair on Nov. 2 in the cafeteria to introduce employers to Skyline’s young and able student body.
The Transfer and Career Services center has held the annual event for over 13 years to help students and businesses alike to prepare for the holiday season. Employers with job opportunities are contacted and invited to attend to facilitate the hiring/ job seeking process for both sides.
The event attracted both students and employment seekers alike, who were able to pursue potential career opportunities by asking different representatives from different businesses, such as The Marriott hotel services and Chanel 26, a Chinese language broadcasting organization.
County of San Mateo Human Services Agency representative Hal Kataoka shared his thoughts on the current state of the American economy.
“We are currently in the greatest recession in US history, and it’s important to have a career path in mind,” Kataoka said. “Our goal is to help people direct their lives toward that path.”
Career Center Director Virginia Padron was hand raffling off several prizes for the students in attendance provided by the employers who were able to attend the event.
“We stand behind this event because it presents a great mix of opportunities for Skyline students,” Padron said. “We know that it can be a sensitive issue and would like to do what we can to ease the process.”
Employment Development Department representative Jenny Carreno was at the event sharing information about its services at Skyline.
“There are a lot more employers here than last year,” Carreno said. “Today’s event shows over a 25 percent increase in opportunities. Hopefully this means that things are looking up for everyone on the job hunt.” The Employment Development Department services at Skyline College are available to everyone, not just Skyline students. This assistance not only offers help with a job search, but also provides resources, tools and help developing a resume suitable for today’s job market. The Employment Development Department staff can be contacted in Building 1, Room 1-1219, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
