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KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Â鶹´«Ã½'s College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) hosted a career fair where school districts engaged with education Â鶹´«Ã½s. Organized by WMU's Career and Student Employment Services, the 2024 School Professional Showcase Job Fair held March 15 also featured job ready resources to prepare Â鶹´«Ã½s for upcoming interviews.

Boasting participation from 25 school districts in the state, the event served as a platform for recruiters to connect with Â鶹´«Ã½s seeking Â鶹´«Ã½ in schools. With an impressive turnout, Â鶹´«Ã½s arrived with resumes and questions for employers.

"The event was great because Â鶹´«Ã½s got to physically connect with real employers and establish relationships with community schools," says Spencer Myers, CEHD Â鶹´«Ã½ success advisor.

Distinguishing itself from conventional career fairs, the showcase also had resources such as resume building and Â鶹´«Ã½ success coaching available on-site.

"No one ever teaches you how to write a strong resume, so having career and Â鶹´«Ã½ employment services present was incredible for our Â鶹´«Ã½s," says Myers. 

Students were also given the opportunity to visit CEHD's pop-up campus closet. The closet offers gently used professional clothing for currently enrolled Â鶹´«Ã½s for free. This includes men's suits, shirts, pants, ties, and shoes, along with women's dresses, skirts, blouses, jackets, shoes, and accessories.   

"Our closet is all about providing our Â鶹´«Ã½s with another great resource when they're preparing for that first interview," adds Myers.

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