Ivy Tech to "Transform Lives" During Career Expo 2006

April 4, 2006

Bloomington, IN - Officials at Ivy Tech Community College in Bloomington announced today that over 40 employers will be participating in this year's Career Expo. The event, titled "Transforming Lives," brings students together with employers from south central Indiana and will be held on April 6, 2006, from 1:30 pm until 4 pm at Ivy Tech, 200 Daniels Way in Bloomington.

There will be representatives from business and industry focusing on career opportunities in the areas of accounting, office and business administration, computer information systems, design technology, electronics, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, facilities, industrial maintenance, PN and RN nursing, paramedic science, criminal justice, early childhood education, kinesiology and biotechnology at this year's Career Expo.

Career Expo is open to a diverse range of job seekers including associate degree candidates, students seeking internships or co-ops, or even summer employment. Those who are currently employed who want to change careers or advance in their fields, as well as local area high school seniors are also encouraged to attend.

Career Expo 2006 is sponsored by Bloomington Hospital, Express Personnel Services, Herald-Times, Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce, South Central Indiana Human Resource Association (SCIHRA), Ivy Tech Student Government Association, Monroe Bank, Personnel Management, Inc. (PMI), and PTS Electronics.

To find out more about Career Expo 2006, call Katie Anderson at the Office of Career Services of Ivy Tech Community College-Bloomington at (812) 330-6018 or email kanderso@ivytech.edu . A list of participating employers follows and more details can be found on at www.ivytech.edu/Bloomington.

2006 Career Expo Employers
American Society for Quality
Bankers Life & Casualty Company
Baxter Pharmaceutical Solutions
Bedford Regional Medical Center
Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Central Indiana
BioConvergence
Bloomington Hospital
Boston Scientific
Chase
Christole
City of Bloomington
Cook Incorporated
Cook Pharmica
Crystal Pure
Dial America
Dunn Memorial
EG&G
Employment Plus
Express Personnel Services
French Lick Springs Resort & Casino
Herald-Times
Home Instead
HOPE Foundation
Indiana University
Jerico Metal Specialties
Kelly Services
Monroe Bank
Monroe County Probation
MSP Aviation
NSWC Crane
NWS Enterprises
On Assignment
Paoli Furniture
Personnel Management, Inc.
Physician Practice Management
PTS Electronics
Quality Surfaces
Sam's Club
Service Connections
Stone Belt Arc
University Plaza Hotel
Wendy's
Work One