We wanted to answer some of the most commonly asked questions about Senator Coons’ job fair, which is set to proceed as planned for tomorrow — Monday, April 11th.
Where is the job fair?
It’s being held at the Chase Center on the Riverfront in Wilmington, right across from the Frawley Stadium, where Blue Rocks play. Parking is free and plentiful! Here’s a map.
When is it open and when should I come?
The fair is open from 9 am to 4 pm and the employers will be there all day, so don’t feel pressured to be there when the doors open. Senator Coons and Governor Markell will speak briefly at 9:30 to say hi, and we’ve got workshops planned at 10 am (job-hunting skills), 11 am (applying for a federal job), and 1 pm (staying positive).
Is it only open to Delawareans?
No, all are welcome.
Do I need to be pre-registered to attend?
No, you don’t need to be pre-registered. The event is open to the public. Bring your resume!
How should I dress?
A lot of the employers present will be conducting interviews on the spot, so we encourage you to dress professionally – as if you were going to a job interview.
What employers will be there?
We’ve filled up the Chase Center with as many tables as we can fit — 76 — a mix of employers ready to hire and academic institutions ready to help. Here is the list:
Apple One Employment Services, Sallie Mae, American Registry of Pathology, Kelly Services, Discover Bank, Westside Health, Staffmark, Aerotek, Integrity Staffing, Synerfac Technical Staffing, UPS, JP Morgan Chase, High Rider Inc., Barclay Card, TD Bank, Interim Healthcare, Liberty Mutual Insurance, BW Tek Inc, Port Contractors Inc., Diamond State Youth, Comcast, AFLAC, Citi Card, Wilmington Senior Employment Services, 99.5 WJBR, DuPont Company, Brandywine Technology, Contemporary Staffing Solutions, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Delaware Hospice, Frito Lay, Nemours, Holiday Inn Select, ING Direct, Amtrak, Diamond State Financial Group, Connections Community Support and Elliott Greenleaf, Global Employment Services, WSFS Bank, VLS IT Consulting, Air National Guard and Army National Guard, Drug Enforcement Agency, Environmental Protection Agency, IRS Criminal Investigations, Office of Personnel Management, US Secret Service, Social Security Administration, Housing and Urban Development, OSHA, Small Business Administration, VISTA, US Department of Agriculture, USDA FSIS, ICE/Immigration Enforcement, US Attorney’s Office, US Census Bureau, Philadelphia Passport Agency, Delaware State University, University of Delaware Office of Human Resources, UD Alternative Routes to Teacher Certification, UD Professional and Continuing Studies, NCCo Vo-Tech Adult Education, Wilmington Job Corps, Delaware Technical and Community College, Jobs for Delaware Graduates, New Castle County Police, Governor’s Commission on Volunteer Service, Public Allies, Delaware Department of Labor Employment & Training, DE Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, State of Delaware, City of Wilmington, New Castle County, Priscilla Turgon, Joyce Dungee Proctor