SEELC Job Fair Set for April 6 at Randolph Community College

Randolph Community College will host a Spring Job Fair on Wednesday, April 6, as part of its participation in the Southeastern Economic and Education Leadership Consortium (SEELC). RCC was awarded a $1.7 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor in September 2013 to become part of this multi-state consortium with a focus on advanced manufacturing jobs.

About 20 employers are expected at the Job Fair, according to Miranda Lane, recruitment, retention, and completion coach for the SEELC. Employers will be seeking production operators, machinists, welders, and maintenance technicians. The event is open to the public and set for 12-4 p.m. in room 148 of the Continuing Education and Industrial Center at 413 Industrial Park Avenue.

Companies that have already confirmed are SouthCorr, Pemmco, Timken, Costa Sanders, Plastics Color Corporation of N.C., Jowat Corporation, Unilin, Acme McCrary, Technimark, Hire Alternatives Staffing, Sapona Plastics, Safe-T-Works, MegaForce, UltraCraft Cabinetry, Darran Furniture, Procter & Gamble, The Agency Staffing, Energizer, and SMX Staffing.

RCC will be graduating students with degrees, diplomas and certificates from the following programs under the grant: Welding Technology, Mechatronics Engineering Technology, Electrical Systems Technology, and Computer-Integrated Machining.

For more information about the Job Fair or becoming an Advanced Manufacturing student, please contact Miranda Lane at mslane@randolph.edu or 336-633-0460.