Career Center Brings Virtual Career Fair to UK Students, Alumni

LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 1, 2014) — Beginning today (April 1), UK students and alumni will have the opportunity to participate in the SEC and ACC Universities Virtual Career Fair held online through April 3. The University of Kentucky is one of 27 SEC and ACC schools participating in the virtual career fair.

Participating employers are offering full-time and part-time jobs, co-op and internship opportunities, and represent such varied fields as accounting, business, engineering, human resources, marketing, technology, sales, science and more. As of March 24, 70 employers, including AT&T, FedEx, Hewlett Packard, IBM, Kimberly-Clark Corporation, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and State Farm, are registered to participate in the career fair.

Interested students and alumni must upload a résumé to the career fair website to participate in the fair. Employers can review the online résumés and chat with prospects through instant messaging or a webcam session.

Gayle Oliver-Plath, CEO and founder of CareerEco, says the online fair is "a unique opportunity to potentially get hired by one of 60+ forward-thinking and resourceful employers who are leveraging the power of technology for the benefit of all."

For more information on the SEC and ACC Universities Virtual Career Fair or to register, visit http://secacc.careereco.net/students-alumni/virtual-career-fair-registration.

The SEC and ACC University Virtual Career Fair is made possible to UK students and alumni through a partnership with the James W. Stuckert Career Center and CareerEco.

The James W. Stuckert Career Center, part of the UK Division of Undergraduate Education, strives to provide students with enriching and educational programs to enhance their working experience and employment opportunities. The center helps students explore their career options, engage in experiential learning and connect with employers. To learn more about the Stuckert Career Center and how the center's staff can help you in your job search, go to www.uky.edu/careercenter.  

CareerEco partners with universities and colleges in providing virtual fairs that allow students and alumni to connect with employers, grad schools and other professional organizations. 

MEDIA CONTACT: Whitney Hale, 859-257-8716; whitney.hale@uky.edu