Special Career Supplement, College-Focused Job Fair Aim to Keep Young Talent in Boston
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE via COLLEGIATE PRESSWIRE)--Mar 29, 2004--BostonWorks and the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce are joining together to help graduating students find career opportunities with Boston`s leading employers.
Boston Career Connections is a unique job fair and special advertising supplement designed to connect local businesses with recent graduates from Boston-area colleges and universities. On Thursday, April 1, the special supplement will be included in The Boston Globe and distributed directly on college campuses. The supplement will include a preview of all exhibitors and job opportunities that will be available at the job fair, scheduled for Monday, April 5 at The Roxy in Boston.
A 2003 study conducted by the Boston Consulting Group on behalf of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce and the Boston Foundation determined half of Greater Boston`s college graduates leave the area after receiving their degrees. The study also reported that eighty percent of these departures are avoidable and that job availability remains a critical factor in helping to retain graduates. The study also concluded that as the economy rebounds, this ''brain-drain'' will have serious implications for Greater Boston`s knowledge-based economy.
''The ability to capitalize on an educated workforce already living in Boston can be a key differentiator for the city,'' said Peter Newton, president of BostonWorks. ''As the economy improves and the need for knowledge-based workers increases, it is critical to retain these graduates and ensure Boston can offer a competitive workforce to area employers.''
''The health of Greater Boston`s economy depends on a dynamic labor force,'' said Paul Guzzi, President and CEO of the Greater Boston Chamber. ''Greater Boston employers, who have the most to gain, recognize the importance of talent retention. Boston Career Connections is a perfect opportunity for the business community to meet face to face with these talented young graduates, and showcase the fantastic career opportunities that exist right here in Greater Boston.''
Boston Career Connections
In addition to entry-level job opportunities, the fair will feature information on local housing, popular destinations, tips on dressing for the workplace and ways to make a successful transition into the job market. All attendees at the fair will be eligible to win door prizes, including three months of free rent from The Hamilton Company, an annual membership to ZipCar, gym memberships, gift certificates and much more.
Pre-registration is required to attend the job fair. Recent college graduates from the class of 2003 or 2004 can pre-register at www.bostonworks.com/college. Attendees should bring a copy of the Boston Career Connections supplement from April 1 and a copy of their resume.
What:
Boston Career Connections: A job fair for recent college graduates
Where:
The Roxy, 279 Tremont Street, Boston, MA
When:
Monday, April 5, 2004 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Who:
The fair is open to recent college graduates in the classes of 2003-2004. Pre-registration is required. A complete list of hiring companies can be found at: www.bostonworks.com/college.
Participating Companies
The list of local companies participating in Boston Career Connections is updated daily. The current list includes: American Express Financial, American Student Assistance, Ameriquest Mortgage, Banknorth Massachusetts, BAO, Inc., Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA, Citizens Bank, CVS/Pharmacy, E. F. Education, Fastenal Company, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Harvard University, Hertz Corporation, Investors Bank & Trust, G.T. Reilly & Company, Securitas USA, Verizon Wireless and Vinfen.
The complete list can be found at www.bostonworks.com/college.
About BostonWorks
BostonWorks, a division of The Boston Globe, is the leading recruitment services provider in Greater Boston. Combining the power of The Boston Globe and Boston.com, BostonWorks reaches an audience of more than 2.4 million each week. In addition to the Sunday Globe`s BostonWorks section, the division offers BostonWorks.com with more than 19,000 job listings and 500,000 resumes; industry-specific magazines such as ''On Call'' for nurses and allied health professionals; JobSource, a weekly career publication with distribution of over 100,000; and 12 career fairs held in Greater Boston throughout the year.
About The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce
The Greater Boston Chamber (www.bostonchamber.com) is a broad-based association representing more than 1,700 businesses of all sizes from virtually every industry and profession in our region. At the crossroads of business and government, Chamber members work together to ensure the long-term advancement of Greater Boston as one of the world`s great metropolitan regions.
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