“font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>U.S. Rep. Wm. Lacy Clay’s 6th Annual Career Fair will feature over 100 St. Louis area employers from all sectors of the local economy, along with great job opportunities with federal, state and local government agencies.
“font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>Among the top St. Louis employers who will be on hand are:
“mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;”>The Boeing Company; Macy’s; BJC Healthcare; Centene Corporation; GKN Aerospace; Wells Fargo Advisors; Express Scripts; World Wide Technology; the State of Missouri; McDonalds Corporation; Emmis Communications; Enterprise Holdings; St. Louis Zoo; Schnucks; Best Buy; Lodging Hospitality Management; Saint Louis University; the Transportation Security Administration; the Internal Revenue Service; the Federal Bureau of Investigation; local fire and police departments; hotels and casinos; education and healthcare providers; Clear Channel Radio; Radio One; financial institutions; Antenna’s Direct; St. Louis City and County governments; and UPS.
“font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>Clay’s Career Fair is set for Monday, June 6 at Harris-Stowe State University’s Emerson Physical Education & Performing Arts Center, 3026 Laclede Ave. The event runs from 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., and it’s free.
“font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>For the fourth consecutive year, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management will provide a one-stop shop at the Career Fair to help interested job seekers learn about, and apply for, over 100,000 federal jobs, worldwide.
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“mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;”>Last year, over 5,000 guests took advantage of this unique opportunity to meet and interview with top employers,” “mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;”>. “If you’re looking for a job, my Career Fair is the place to be
“font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”> For more information, please call Clay’s office at (314) 367-1970, or visit
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“font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>The Center for Entrepreneurship at Saint Louis University’s John Cook School of Business is looking for area high school students interested in small business and entrepreneurship to take part in the Allsup Summer Entrepreneurship Academy Monday-Friday July 25-29.
“font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>The intensive, one-week program for teen entrepreneurs focuses on innovation as well as the practical steps needed to start a business. Student teams explore their creativity, learn the value of teamwork, meet new friends and have fun while learning what it takes to start a business and be your own boss. The cost of the program is $495. Generous scholarship assistance is available.
“font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>Activities at the Allsup Summer Entrepreneurship Academy include:
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“font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>A business plan
competition with cash prizes (1st place: $300/team; 2nd place:
$200/team; 3rd place:$100/team; Honorable Mentions:
$25/each)
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Hands-on
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Interaction
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Real world
business examples
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Team
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“font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>Family/international
business case studies
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A tour of a
local business incubator
“font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>Educators and business professionals serve as consultants and mentor students as they learn product development, business strategies and team building concepts. The teams compete for cash prizes when the presentations are judged at the end of the week.
“font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>For more information or to apply for scholarships, visit
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