what:

Opportunity Fair is produced by Campus Philly for recent college graduates (2008-2012) seeking jobs and professional contacts in the Greater Philadelphia region, as well as information on graduate school programs and volunteer opportunities.

This event is FREE for all recent college graduates, so register today!

confirmed employers & guests:

 

check-in:

Graduate check-in will open at 12pm at the Connelly Center. Click here to view a campus map.
Bringing a friend who didn’t register? No problem! Recent grads can register at the door for FREE or by clicking here.

Don’t forget to drop a resume off at the registration table when you check in.

what to bring:

All Opportunity Fair attendees should bring several copies of their resume, something to write with and business cards (if you have them). And don’t forget, a positive attitude!

what to wear:

Business casual or professional attire only.

learn:

Learn from the experts and maximize your Opportunity Fair experience by attending one or more of our information sessions. All info sessions will be 15 minutes long on a variety of topics to set you up for success!

12:15pm-12:30pm
12:45pm-1:00pm
1:15pm-1:30pm
1:45pm-2:00pm
2:15pm-2:30pm		 “How to Work a Fair”
“Grad School 101″
IKEA Life Improvement Seminar
“First Year of My Career” Insights and advice from Verizon Wireless
“Get Involved” led by Mayor’s Office of Civic Engagement

 
 
Opportunity Fair attendees should also stop by the IKEA table outside the fair for special giveaways!

getting there:

Address:
Villanova University’s Connelly Center
800 Lancaster Ave
Villanova, PA 19085

Parking:
Free parking will be available to all Opportunity Fair attendees in the main parking lots located off Lancaster Avenue (US Route 30) across from campus and St. Thomas of Villanova Church. Click here to view the campus map and locate the main parking lots.

Public Transit:

Villanova University is accessible via SEPTA Regional Rail and Norristown High Speed Rail:

  • Regional Rail: Take the Paoli/Thorndale line (Paoli Local) to Villanova Station, located directly on campus.
  • Norristown High Speed Line: Take the Route 100 trolley to the Villanova Station, located directly on campus.

 
 
 
Use SEPTA’s trip planner to find schedules, fairs and to plan your trip to Villanova University.

Shuttle:
Free shuttle service will be available to and from the main parking lot, Villanova Station and The Connelly Center.

 
 
After you register, RSVP to this event on Facebook and see who else is going!

contact:

Ashlie Thornbury, Director of Retention Initiatives, ashlie@campusphilly.org, 215.988.1707 x104

Campus Philly’s Opportunity Fair is produced with support from the City of Philadelphia and partner colleges and universities. Campus Philly is a nonprofit organization that fuels economic growth by encouraging college students to study, explore, live and work in the Greater Philadelphia tri-state region.

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