Confederation College Hosts Annual Career & Job Fair
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Confederation College reinforced its role in workforce development for Northern Ontario by hosting its annual Career & Job Fair on Tuesday, Feb. 3, bringing together students, alumni, community members and employers from across the region and beyond.
Filling the SUCCI Student Lounge and hallways within the Shuniah Building on the Thunder Bay Campus, the event welcomed over 70 local, regional and national employers representing sectors critical to Ontario’s economy, including health care, skilled trades, mining, public service and community support services.
The Career & Job Fair serves as a platform for connecting employers with job-ready talent trained to meet regional workforce needs. Opportunities ranged from full-time and part-time roles to summer and co-op placements, supporting learners at various stages of their career pathways.
“Confederation College plays an important role in preparing people for meaningful careers that support Northern communities”
said Michelle Salo, President of Confederation College. “Events like the Career & Job Fair help strengthen connections between employers and a skilled workforce that is ready to live, work and contribute in Northwestern Ontario.”
“We see the Career & Job Fair as an invitation to start conversations”
said Kim Upton, Manager, Employee Experience at St. Joseph’s Care Group. “It’s about welcoming people, learning about their goals and showing them that there’s room to learn, grow and build a meaningful career with St. Joseph’s Care Group.”
The fair was open to Confederation College students, upcoming graduates, alumni and community job seekers, reflecting the College’s commitment to inclusive access and regional workforce participation. Career advisors from Student Career Services and Northwest Employment Works were also on site, providing individualized support and guidance.
The Career & Job Fair is one of several initiatives that demonstrate Confederation College’s ongoing commitment to workforce readiness, employer engagement, and economic resilience in Northern Ontario.
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Confederation College has been serving the citizens of northwestern Ontario since 1967, providing transformative education across a vast 550,000 square kilometre region. Our main campus in Thunder Bay, together with seven regional sites in Dryden, Longlac, Kenora, Marathon, Fort Frances, Red Lake, and Sioux Lookout, and an expanding Distance Education division, open pathways to personal advancement and professional achievement for over 7,000 full- and part-time students each year. With 600+ staff, we drive personal and community growth, contributing significantly to the local economy with a $707.3 million annual impact. At Confederation College, we champion the spirit of courage, advocating for actions and decisions that empower our community; we uphold the principle of equity, ensuring fair access and opportunity for all to realize their potential; and we value and cultivate relationships that foster collaboration and understanding among students, staff, and the communities we serve.
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Scott Hobbs, Communications Consultant
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