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Southern Colorado Education Job Fair: April 7, 2023 8:00am-5:00pm UCCS Campus Gallogly Events Center. 

The UCCS College of Education is hosting the Southern Colorado Education Job Fair for employers and candidates on April 7, 2023. This event will take place on UCCS’ campus in the Gallogly Events Center on April 7 from 8:00am-5:00pm. Candidates may come during any time in this window.

Districts from across southern Colorado are hiring for a wide variety of positions, to include licensed teacher, para-professional, bus driver, school counselor, secretary, school psychologist, nurse, and special education teacher roles. Candidates can register here.

Resume Workshops:

Friday, February 24, 2023 2:00pm-3:00pm A140


Focus 2 Workshops:

Tuesday, February 7, 2023 10:00am-11:00am A140

Wednesday, March 22, 2023 2:00pm-3:00pm A140

Tuesday, April 18, 2023 9:00am-10:00am A140


Interview Workshops:

Wednesday, January 26, 2023 1:00pm-2:00pm A140

Friday, March 10, 2023 1:00pm-2:00pm A140

Thursday, May 4, 2023 1:00pm-2:00pm A140

 
Handshake Workshops:

In-person:

Tuesday, January 24th - 10:00a-11:00a

Centennial Campus, A-250

Monday, March 6th- 1:00p-2:00p

Centennial Campus, A-250

Virtual:  Zoom Meeting Info: Meeting ID: 842 802 9917

Wednesday, February 8th-2:00p-3:00p

Monday, April 3rd - 11:00a-12:00p

Wednesday, May 3rd- 2:00p-3:00p






        Resume Workshops- Resumes are usually the first impression you make to potential employers and the gateway to a first interview. Learn the best ways to catch an employer’s eye by showcasing your strengths and valuable experience in this interactive workshop.

        Focus 2 Workshops- Deciding on your career is one of the most challenging and stressful decisions that you will make in your educational journey. It’s okay to be unsure about your future career plans. This workshop will guide you through the Focus 2 Career assessment and set you on the next step in your educational journey. The assessment provides insights into your interests, values and expectations of a career and walks you through suggested career options.

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Hire Education Workshops

Hire-Education workshops seek to provide students with the skills necessary to excel in the workplace. This workshop explores skills related to building a resume, successful interview techniques, as well as general employee skills.

Resumes are usually the first impression you make to potential employers and the gateway to a first interview. Learn the best ways to catch an employer’s eye by showcasing your strengths and valuable experience in this interactive workshop.

Learn strategies that will give you the edge in an interview. How to prepare for, practice, and approach an interview with a future employer are all skills covered in this workshop. This includes resources to continue improving techniques.

 For students eligible for on-campus employment, workshops will include topics that relate to general employee skills. Materials include PPSC employment policies, procedures and work study expectations in the workplace, as well as valuable skills that will benefit any future career.

Join us for this interactive workshop that provides strategies and resources to approach employment on campus and beyond.

Please contact Career Services with any questions at (719) 502-2360. 

PPSC encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact: Sylvia Garcia or Megan Castro at (719) 502-2360 or career@pikespeak.edu​​​​​​​ at least three business days before the event.

Centennial Campus