STCC invites businesses to join Dec. 8 Back to Business Career and Transfer Fair

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Springfield Technical Community College will host a Back to Business Career & Transfer Fair on Dec. 8 with area employers seeking to attract and retain employees.

The event, which is free and open to students, alumni and friends of STCC looking for their next career move, will be held from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Ira H. Rubenzahl Student Learning Commons (Building 19).

“We are excited to bring back the Back to Business career and transfer fair to STCC,” said Dr. Shai Butler, Vice President for Advancement & External Affairs. “At our last fair earlier this year, we had a positive response from students, alumni and friends of the college thinking about careers, as well as from area employers. This is a great opportunity for businesses in the region to connect with STCC students, alumni and friends who are searching for their next career move.”

Attendees also will have a chance to meet with representatives from four-year colleges and universities who can discuss transfer options. Four-year colleges and universities that offer transfer opportunities to STCC students can set up a table for free at the fair.

Employers and four-year colleges and universities are invited to contact STCC to participate. STCC secured PeoplesBank as its first corporate sponsor. Visit stcc.edu/backtobusiness to learn more about becoming a sponsor and/or vendor. STCC offers corporate and nonprofit partnerships, which includes a vendor table.

During an employer breakfast, the College will host a moderated panel of industry experts discussing the future of work. Conversations will include focus on solutions to how managers are responding to such topics as quiet quitting, hybrid/remote work requests, losing women in the workforce, and more.

STCC has a variety of programs available to meet the demands in high demand areas such as healthcare, advance manufacturing, construction, engineering, business administration, and computer science. Jennifer Brown, Masis Professional Group

“We encourage employers to register as soon as possible, since employer space is limited,” said Kelly Galanis, director of Operations and Donor Relations for the STCC Foundation.

Jennifer Brown, president of the STCC Foundation Board of Directors and Senior Manager of Professional Sales at Masis Professional Group, said employers are hiring right now.

“Employers won’t want to miss being part of the Back to Business Career Fair at STCC,” Brown said. “Companies are looking for top talent to join their team right now and the need to connect with good candidates is top priority for hiring managers.  STCC has a variety of programs available to meet the demands in high demand areas such as healthcare, advance manufacturing, construction, engineering, business administration, and computer science. ”

 Students may be eligible to get a free suit to make their best impression at the event. Men can visit Suit Up Springfield, a community organization focused on providing the young men of Springfield professional attire. Women can get assistance from Dress for Success, which provides professional attire to secure employment. 

Participants can visit stcc.edu/backtobusiness to find more information, including a link to download the CareerFair + App and links to register. For questions, please contact Kelly Galanis at (413) 755-5429 or kgalanis@stcc.edu

About Springfield Technical Community College

STCC, the Commonwealth's only technical community college, continues the pioneering legacy of the Springfield Armory with comprehensive and technical education in manufacturing, STEM, healthcare, business, social services, and the liberal arts. STCC's highly regarded workforce, certificate, degree, and transfer programs are the most affordable in Springfield and provide unequaled opportunity for the vitality of Western Massachusetts. Founded in 1967, the college – a designated Hispanic Serving Institution – seeks to close achievement gaps among students who traditionally face societal barriers. STCC supports students as they transform their lives through intellectual, cultural, and economic engagement while becoming thoughtful, committed and socially responsible graduates.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Jim Danko, (413) 755-4812, jdanko@stcc.edu

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