Genesee Community College Hosts Annual Spring Health Careers Job & Transfer Fair

Students, Employers and Community Members Welcomed

BATAVIA, NY (02/01/2016)(readMedia)-- Genesee Community College will host a Job and Transfer Fair dedicated to careers in the health career industry on Thursday, March 10, 2016 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the College's centrally located William Stuart Forum. The event is designed to introduce potential new employees to employers, and also provides health care businesses an opportunity to present their trade and services to the local community. Local and regional health care companies will be available to answer questions, accept resumes and distribute material relating to their company. Area colleges will also be present to discuss transfer opportunities within their programs.

As of February 1, 2016, the following employers and colleges will be available to distribute career information and other printed materials, answer questions and receive resumes (this list is subject to change):

Employers:

Catholic Health

ElderWood Senior Care

ElderWood Rehab Center

Fidelis Care

Finger Lakes DDSO

Heritage Christian Services

Highland Hospital

Hurlbut Care Communities

Lifetime Assistance

Lifetime Care

OPWDD-Finger Lakes

United Memorial Medical Center

Colleges:

Keuka College – Accelerated Studies for Adults Program

Nazareth College – Nursing Department

Roberts Wesleyan College

St. John Fisher College – Wegman's School of Nursing

SUNY Delhi School of Nursing

SUNY Empire State College

The College at Brockport (SUNY)

University of Rochester School of Nursing

University of Buffalo School of Nursing

Positions being recruited include: licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants, home health aides, registered nurses, personal care aides, physical therapists, respiratory therapists, occupational therapists, certified occupational therapist assistants, physical therapist assistants, nursing supervisors and health care specialists.

The job fair is FREE and open to the general public. For the most current listing of registered employers, please visit the Career Services Web page at www.genesee.edu.career/events.Employers interested in attending the fair should contact the Career Services office at 585-345-6888 to register for this event.

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