Largest Ever Career Expo Planned for Feb 8th

Published on February 6, 2023

300 employers and Missouri Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe to be on campus for State Tech’s Career Expo

Linn MO – It will be State Tech’s biggest Career Expo on record. 300 companies have registered for State Technical College of Missouri’s annual Career Expo. Due to the demand from employers, the Career Expo will be broken up into two sessions, one in the morning and one in the afternoon.

The event will take place on Wednesday, February 8th, 2023 with Missouri Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe scheduled to deliver some remarks.

“With State Tech’s enrollment growth, we are pleased to welcome a record number of industry partners who are providing employment and internship opportunities for our strong student body,” said State Tech Vice President of External Relations Shannon Grus.

State Tech is proud to announce a 99% job placement rate for students when they graduate. Lieutenant Governor Kehoe will greet the employers, as well as students who will soon enter the workforce, providing a positive impact to Missouri’s workforce development needs.

“The outstanding work of faculty and staff over the years has prepared our students to be sought after upon graduation, proving once again State Tech is the Employers’ Choice,’ said President Dr Shawn Strong.

State Tech also offers free lifetime career services to all alumni. Alumni are invited to attend the Career Expo and are also encouraged to sign up for an account while on campus. Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, this online system allows alumni to create and manage a personal account. Users can search jobs by major and receive notifications for new job opportunities.

Schedule of events:

9:00am-11:30am –      Morning Session (Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe will deliver opening remarks)

11:30am-1:30pm –      Lunch between sessions

1:30pm-4:00pm-         Afternoon Session with 140+ employers

1:00pm-4:00pm-         Individual student interviews

For more information about the event or if you plan to attend, please contact Brandon McElwain at 573-353-1979 or Brandon.mcelwain@statetechmo.edu

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