Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

Accessibility First Employment Week

Join us October 17-21, 2022

Students, join us for this hybrid recruiting event with an emphasis on connecting students with employers who are actively hiring for internships and full-time jobs.

Questions? Contact us!

Why participate?

• Attend workshops that will equip you with valuable information to navigate your career pathway
• Meet with recruiters from local employers
• Get connected with Career Services to have your resume reviewed and critiqued
• The first 100 students that register receive a swag bag
• Chance to win door & raffle prizes

Schedule: October 17-21, 2022

The event consists of virtual workshops for employers and student/job seekers and then culminates with an in-person job fair on October 21 at Willow Creek from 10am-2pm.

Workshop schedule

Monday, October 17

• Welcome to Accessibility First Week:  3-4pm – Kick off the week with a welcome and overview of what you can expect this week. Presented by: Kaela Parks, Director of Accessible Ed and PJ Golden, Delta Alpha Pi President

Tuesday, October 18

• Linking Up With LinkedIn: 3-4pm
  Learn how to access the tools of LinkedIn to maximize your job search success. Presented by: Corbin C., Boly Welch
• The ABC’s of Job Applications:  5:30-7pm
  This webinar will help you develop a strategy to make job applications less stressful. Presented by: Chartisha Roberts, Legacy Health

Wednesday, October 19

• Preparing for that Interview:  3-4pm
  Hear from a job recruiter what they want to see from an applicant in an interview. Presented by: Darci Holt, Providence Health Systems
• Building That Resume: 5:30-7pm
  Your resume is that first impression moment. Learn how to create a resume that gets you the interview. Presented by: Tanya Maldonado, PCC Career Services

Thursday, October 20

• Panel Discussion: Real-Life Experience of Employees With Disabilities: 1-2:30pm
  Hear from people with disabilities as they answer questions about their workplace experience, if they need accommodations, and how to self-advocate. Facilitated by: Katy Gorevin, Accessible Ed
• Elevate Your Elevator Pitch: 3-4pm
  Get tips on formulating that opening conversation that connects you with potential employers. Presented by: Grace Corrigan, INCIGHT
• Tips & Tricks for Attending a Job Fair: 5:30-7pm
  It’s the night before the big day! Review that last-minute checklist to make sure you are ready for the fair to network and meet recruiters. Presented by: Katy Gorevin, Accessible Ed

Friday, October 21

• Job Fair at the Willow Creek Opportunity Center and online: 10am-2pm
  Dress up, bring your resume and your winning attitude!

Employers

See who see who you can connect with! Companies that will be attending this event: