The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) held its first Career Fair and Expo on January 24, 2013. By all reports, the fair was a success, "and the results were exactly what we were hoping for," said Ms. Evangeline D. Rivers-Lang, Contracts Manager in OSP, who coordinated the event. "We wanted to create a way to fulfill our contracting opportunities with Oakwood's prime contractors and teammates," she added.
This event, the first of four scheduled for this year, targeted the surrounding Huntsville community, OU students, alumni, and other professional individuals with experience and training for various positions. Over 45 individuals attended and submitted their resumes; a total of 65 resumes have been received to date, and they're still coming in. The goal is to estatablish a database of 300 applicants for employment with Oakwood's industry partners.
The Adult and Continuing Education Department and the Division of Advancement & Development helped sponsor the event with their contribution of displays, giveaways, and promotional materials.
We want to say a special "Thanks" to our recruiters: Dr. Everett Roper (Business and Information Systems Department), Ms. Kerry Joseph (Federal Accountant at Oakwood), and Mrs. Lucy Cort (OSP's Proposal Development Specialist).
"We're already looking forward to the next Career Fair and Expo," said Ms. Rivers-Lang. Additional events are scheduled for April 25, July 25 and October 24, 2013.
Posted By: Reginald Culpepper
Friday, February 1st 2013 at 6:01PM
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