New jobs offered at Fair

by Alejandra Molina
Staff Writer

Career choices and job opportunities were highlighted at the Career Fair on Tuesday in Sneaky Park.

The career fair provided opportunities for both undergraduate and graduate students.

The University of La Verne School of Business and Global Studies provided information on admission requirements, tuition and financial aid, and the business courses available.

For acceptance to the graduate programs at ULV, students must provide college transcripts from an official university showing a Bachelor's degree, a personal statement, resume and two letters of recommendation from professionals not related to the applicant.

"There were a lot of law enforcement booths beneficial for students that are interested in that field," said Rosa Arcadia, freshman.

The FBI was one of the many law enforcement programs available at the career fair. Special Agent qualifications were provided for students interested in this field. Some of the requirements were obtaining U.S. citizenship, be 23-years old, possessing a valid driver's license, being in excellent physical condition, and obtaining a four year degree from a college, school or university accredited by an accrediting body of the Commissions on Institutions of Higher Education.

The Covina Police Department was also there to inform students on their employment opportunities. Civilian positions open for their department include: community service officer, jailer, police records clerk, police dispatcher, evidence clerk, secretary, and parking enforcement.

Farmers, an insurance company provided career opportunities in financial services. During their first 6-9 months, students train on a part-time basis while still going to school. Farmers offers financial assistance when becoming a full-time agent.

Non-profit organizations like the Peace Corps and Brethren Volunteer Service were useful to those interested in volunteer services.

"Peace Corps helps students who have an interest in traveling or working abroad for two years," said Merritt Beckelt, representative for Peace Corps.

Cintas, the largest company in the uniform industry offered positions including accounting/finance, advertising, distribution management, marketing sales and sales management. To be qualified for these positions, applicants must obtain a college degree to take part in their two-year management trainee program.

For students looking for summer jobs, representatives from Raging Waters in San Dimas and Tom Sawyer Camps in Altadena attended to inform students on their deadlines.

Raging Waters will have its annual job fair on Saturday, March16, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, March 17, from noon to 5 p.m.

To work for Tom Sawyer Camps, group and personal interviews are required. There are two interview dates in March and April and one interview date in May.

Military services like the Marines, Army and Navy had representatives at the Career Fair.

"We are here to inform students what the army has to offer; we can provide a better future for them," said Steven Burrow, army representative.

The nation's largest rental car company, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, offered full time paid internship positions available locally and throughout California. The internship program is for juniors and seniors interested in sales and management.

Representatives from ABC Studios were unable to attend because of complications with time scheduling.

"They were nominated for a diversity award and their proposal had to be in by the end of the day," said Jil Bergman, assistant director of the Career Development and Placement Center.

"They are going to be in touch with us and they plan on coming out here to do an outreach table located in the quad area," Bergman said. "We're going to keep the students informed."

The purpose of the career fair was to provide every student with job opportunities, but some students thought otherwise.

"The career fair was mostly for students who had already graduated; they didn't offer much opportunities for undergraduates," said Jackie Garcia, freshman. "I wasn't interested in working for Raging Waters or any other summer job."