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PERC Teacher Job Fair

Contact the Career Center at your participating college or university for registration materials.

Event Details


ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS (Am I permitted to attend the PERC Teacher Job Fair?)

The following eligibility requirements apply to all students and alumni wishing to attend the PERC Teacher Job Fair:

You MUST have an education degree and/or certification, be a candidate for an OT/PT/SLP degree, or a school counseling degree. NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE.

Participating Schools

  • Bethany College
  • California University of PA
  • Carlow University
  • Carnegie Mellon University
  • Chatham University
  • Clarion University
  • Duquesne University
  • Edinboro University of PA
  • Gannon University
  • Geneva College
  • Grove City College
  • Indiana University of PA
  • Juniata College
  • LaRoche College
  • Mercyhurst College
  • Point Park University
  • Robert Morris University
  • Saint Francis University
  • Saint Vincent College
  • Seton Hill University
  • Slippery Rock University
  • Thiel College
  • University of Pittsburgh
  • University of Pittsburgh at Bradford
  • University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
  • Washington & Jefferson College
  • Waynesburg University
  • West Liberty State College
  • Westminster College
  • Wheeling Jesuit University


REGISTRATION & FEES (How can I register and what are the fees?)

Pre-Registration: Fee to attend the fair is $5.00 and registration can be completed at the office of Career Services at your university/college. The deadline to apply is March 19th by 4:30 p.m.

Walk-In Registration: If you are registering the day of the event, you must meet the eligibility requirements mentioned above, submit a $25.00 registration fee (CASH ONLY), and produce either a valid student ID or a copy of your transcript.

Candidates from non-member institutions: You are permitted to attend; however, you must use the on-site registration option at a cost of $50.00 (CASH ONLY).

 

WHAT TO EXPECT (Who will be recruiting at this event?)

You can expect to speak with recruiters from over 190 school districts from across the United States. Some recruiters will be conducting "on-the-spot" interviews and/or offering employment contracts on-site. Upon arrival, you may want to review the event directory which will list the certification areas being recruited at each school district.

Click here to view a list of school districts scheduled to attend in March, 2008.

WHAT TO WEAR (What should I wear?)

Professional dress is required for this event. Wear a business suit and bring resumes.

DIRECTIONS TO PITTSBURGH EXPOMART

From Pittsburgh International Airport

Upon exiting the airport drive, follow the signs to Pittsburgh. The route numbers on this main expressway are, at various times, PA Route 60 and Interstate 279. Stay on the main road for approximately the next 10 miles. As you approach the Fort Pitt Tunnel, get into the right lane. Cross the Fort Pitt Bridge and bear right onto I-376 (Parkway East). Follow I-376 through the Squirrel Hill Tunnel and continue to Exit 10B Business Route 22. Follow directions below:

From Pittsburgh via the Parkway East (I-376)

Take exit 10B onto Business Route 22. Proceed two miles. Crossing bridge, take first or second drive on the right. First drive, marked MONROEVILLE MALL and RADISSON HOTEL, is TRUCK ENTRY and entry to EXPOMART West Wing Parking Lot; second drive is for EXPOMART East and South Wing Parking. To reach RADISSON HOTEL, use either drive, continue to stop sign, turn left and follow further directional signs.

From the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-76)

Take exit 57 (old exit 6) from Turnpike and follow signs to Business Route 22 and Monroeville. Go West on Business Route 22 for two miles. To reach RADISSON HOTEL or EXPOMART, follow signs to MONROEVILLE MALL using TRUCK ENTRY (turning left at light) or MAIN ENTRY (bearing right and crossing over Route 22). As you approach the underpass, EXPOMART West Wing Parking Lot is on the right; East Wing Parking Lot is on the left; South Wing uses either lot. To reach RADISSON HOTEL, continue under EXPOMART, turn left at stop sign and follow further directional signs.

 

QUESTIONS?

If you have additional questions about this event, contact: Deb Stanley, Student Registration Coordinator by phone at (724) 357-2235 or by email at deborah.stanley@iup.edu.

 


 
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