UK Students Invited to Employer Mixer

LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 26, 2015) — To give University of Kentucky students a leg up in the job search arena UK Leadership Exchange and the James W. Stuckert Career Center will host an informal student and employer mixer from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. today (Thursday, March 26), in Room 230 of the Student Center.

In this "no pressure" event environment, UK students may have their resume reviewed, bring questions to an employer panel, network with employers and more. Food will be provided.

"Unlike other career-related events, there’s no pressure at this mixer," said Seth Riker, marketing assistant director for Stuckert Career Center. "It’s an easy way for students to get job hunting tips from local professionals and learn more about various industries."

The mixer is a casual event, and students are welcome to come as they are. Students may RSVP through OrgSync.

Employers attending this event include:

· Lexmark, an international provider of printing and imaging products, software, solutions and services; 

· Big Ass Solutions, an innovative, local industrial business focused on bringing comfort and energy savings to large industrial buildings;

· Brooksource Technical Youth Recruiters, a company partner for hiring, recruiting and staffing information technology needs; 

· Bluegrass Greensource, a nonprofit organization that provides environmental education, resources and outreach to Central Kentucky communities; and 

· Northwestern Mutual, a financial services mutual organization that provides various types of insurance, annuities, mutual funds and employee benefit services.

UK Leadership Exchange works to help students develop and refine their leadership abilities through various programs such as, trainings, retreats, conferences, academic credit and more. For more information, visit http://getinvolved.uky.edu/ld/about.

As part of the UK Division of Undergraduate Education, the James W. Stuckert Career Center mission is to prepare students to successfully connect with employers and post graduate educational opportunities. The Stuckert Career Center is here to help students explore their college major options and career goals, engage in the process of expanding their knowledge and experience of the work place, and to connect with those who can help students on their career path. For more information on the Stuckert Career Center and how the staff can provide assistance, visit www.uky.edu/careercenter.

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