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CareerFEST goes heavy metal this week at Michigan Tech.
Wednesday is Steel Day. Industry reps will talk on how steel is the main ingredient for everything from your bike, to your car, to the bridge you drive it over.
Students will learn just how steel is made: from iron ore to finished 2 ton rolls, and speak with company reps about their work, company and their job opportunities.
Events will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. under the CareerFEST Tent. Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. There will be a poster session from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Wadsworth Annex. Students can speak with classmates and learn about how they got an internship/co-op in the steel industry. Participating companies include, Arcelor Mittal, Gerdau, Charter Steel,Nucor, Steel Dynamicas, Inc., Cliffs, Caterpillar and SSAB.
Railroad Night XII is from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday in the Rozsa Center lobby. This year’s event will still feature an opportunity for students and experts from the rail industry to sit down and relax as they share conversation, good food, and excellent presentations! However, we have moved to the Rozsa Center to take advantage of the open air feel of the lobby/atrium area.
Third Annual Rail Day and Student Expo. Rail Day runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday (Sept. 23) at locations throughout campus. The Michigan Tech Rail Transportation Program and Railroad Engineering and Activities Club will once again host this outstanding opportunity to interact with students from all disciplines across campus. This year’s event will take place on the campus mall. Participating companies include, Remprex Engineering Services, Bergman Associates, VIA Rail Logistics, LLC, Herzog Railroad Services, Railworks, Quandel Consultants, Balfour Beatty, WSP/Parsons Brinkerhoff and CP.
PCA (Presidential Council of Alumae) Career Success Day is Friday (Sept. 23) The members of the PCA are female graduates of Michigan Tech who have been recognized for their extensive professional, career and personal achievements. Part of their mission is to engage in activities that will educate, influence, and inspire students. Participating companies include Kimberley-Clark.
CareerFEST events all lead up to the semi-annual Career Fair, Tuesday, Sept. 27. To date, 300 companies have signed up to participate in Career Fair. The final Industry Day is Business Career Day, Sept. 29.
More information including a complete schedule Is available online.
