Nearly 200 employers looking to hire at Macomb Community College annual Job Fair on April 18

Macomb Community College will hold its annual job fair Thursday, April 18, 4 - 7 p.m., at the Sports & Expo Center on the college’s South Campus in Warren. Co-sponsored by the City of Warren, the job fair offers community members the opportunity to connect with approximately 200 employers looking to hire for both full- and part-time positions. The job fair is free and open to the public with no registration required.

Employers participating in the job fair include American Axel, Henry Ford Health System, United Wholesale Mortgage, Smith Bros., Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Center, and Macomb and Oakland County police and fire departments. For a full list of employers participating in the job fair, go to https://events.macomb.edu/event/job_fair_2024.

Robert Penkala, director, Career Services, Macomb Community College advises those attending the job fair to dress in business attire, bring plenty of resumes and be ready for on-the-spot interviews.

“The job fair has been an effective networking opportunity that often leads to sustainable employment for job seekers and a stronger workforce for the employer,” said Penkala. 

Additional resources will also be available on-site, including Macomb’s Office of Veteran and Military Service and Michigan Works! Macomb/St. Clair with information on the programs they offer.

To help prepare for the job fair, Macomb students and alumni are invited to participate in Job Fair Success Seminars on Monday, April 15, 2 – 3 p.m., at Center Campus or Wednesday, April 17, 12 – 1 p.m., South Campus. At the seminar, participants will learn how to prepare for and navigate the college’s upcoming job fair and network with employers. To register for the Job Fair Success Seminars, go to wce.macomb.edu and select Macomb Student Success Seminars under personal enrichment and choose Career to select one of the sessions.

Tables are still available for $150 for employers interested in participating in the job fair. To reserve a table, email careerservices@macomb.edu.

For more information about the job fair or the Student Success Seminars, contact Career Services at Macomb Community College at careerservices@macomb.edu or call 586.445.7321.

About Macomb Community College

Macomb Community College (www.macomb.edu) is about transforming lives and communities through the power of education, enrichment and economic development. Macomb grants the largest number of associate degrees in Michigan and is the largest community college in the state. The college provides programming for youth through seniors, including early college for high school students, university transfer and career preparation programs, workforce education, continuing education and certification, and a wide range of enrichment opportunities encompassing arts, culture and lifelong learning.

Media contact: Sean M. Patrick, 586.445.7271, patricks28@macomb.edu