Career Expo

Eastern Oregon Career Expo

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The Eastern Oregon Career Expo will take place on April 5, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the EOU Campus in La Grande

This regionally focused event provides a venue for local and regional employers to gain access to students and community members seeking employment opportunities including part-time, seasonal, internships, and career positions. This event is made possible through a partnership between the Eastern Oregon Workforce Board, WorkSource Oregon, and Eastern Oregon University’s Career Services Department.

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Attending Organizations:

  • 211info
  • AgWest Farm Credit
  • Baker Relief Nursery
  • Barreto Manufacturing
  • Beef Northwest Feeders
  • Blue Mountain Early Learning Hub
  • Boise Cascade
  • Bureau of Land Management
  • Center for Human Development
  • Child Care Substitutes of Oregon
  • Columbia County Health System
  • Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation – Natural Resources
  • DaVita Kidney Care
  • Divine Right Transportation
  • Eastern Oregon University Head Start
  • Eastern Oregon Workforce Board
  • EOU Small Business Development Center
  • Foothills Counseling
  • Fresenius Medical Care
  • Grande Ronde Hospital
  • Heart n’ Home Hospice
  • Hermiston Police Department
  • InterMountain Education Service District
  • J & D Farms and Joe Hill Consulting
  • Kelly Services/Columbia Sportswear Distributing
  • La Grande Parks and Recreation
  • La Grande Police Department
  • La Grande School District
  • Lamb Weston
  • Mid Columbia Bus
  • Minam Store
  • Moss Adams
  • OBI Seafoods
  • ODFW (Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • ODOC/EOCI (Oregon Department of Corrections/Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution)
  • Oregon Department of Forestry
  • Oregon Department of Human Resources (Union, Baker, Wallowa)
  • ODFW (Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • ODOC/EOCI (Oregon Department of Corrections/Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution)
  • Oregon Department of Forestry
  • Oregon Department of Human Resources (Union, Baker, Wallowa)
  • Oregon Department of Transportation/Commerce and Compliance Division
  • Oregon Department of Transportation/Commerce and Compliance DivisionPioneer West
  • Oregon State Parks
  • Oregon State Police
  • Port of Morrow Workforce Development
  • Powder Basin Watershed Council
  • Providence
  • Resource Assistance for Rural Environments (RARE) AmeriCorps Program
  • SAIF (State Accident Insurance Fund)
  • Saint Alphonsus Health System
  • Shelter from the Storm
  • Sodexo-Eastern Oregon University
  • St. Charles Health System
  • Threemile Canyons Farm
  • Two Rivers Correctional Institute
  • UA Local 598
  • Umatilla Morrow Head Start
  • Umatilla National Forest
  • Union Pacific
  • Valley Family Health Care
  • Vocational Rehabilitation
  • Vocational Rehabilitation
  • Wallowa Lake Lodge
  • Wallowa Resources
  • Wallowa Valley Center for Wellness
  • Weiser Memorial Hospital
  • Woodgrain
  • WorkSource Oregon

Students & Alumni

Before the Expo:

On-campus Learners:

  • Visit this site frequently to view newly registered employers
  • Investigate employers you are considering.
  • Prepare/update your general resume’.
  • Practice your elevator speech and questions
  • Dress to Impress!

Online Learners:

  • Visit this site frequently to view newly registered employers
  • Investigate employers you are considering contacting.
  • Prepare/update your general resume’.
  • Request a 15 minute visit via ZOOM
  • Practice your elevator speech and questions

During the Expo

On-campus Learners:

  • Focus on Networking: Make contacts for now and later.Record all contact names, titles, and contact information.Plan to spend hours; plan to have quality conversations

Online Learners:

  • Keep it short, focused, and authentic
  • Share why you chose to contact their company
  • Be specific on the type of employment you are seeking
  • Discuss specific job posting or positions of interest

After the Expo:

On-campus Learners:

  • Follow-up with employers.
  • Explore company profiles and job postings.
  • Customize your resume’ for each job posting.
  • Apply!

Online Learners:

  • Follow-up with a ‘thank you’ message.
  • Review their company profile and job postings.
  • Customize your resume’ for each job posting
  • Apply!

Public attendees

Event Information:

Parking Passes:

  • Parking passes will not be required during the expo, If you plan to be on campus before or after the expo, please make plans to purchase a parking pass. Parking is available in spaces marked visitor or in general parking.  Please do not park in any space marked “reserved” or ADA-restricted without the proper pass.
  • There is unrestricted free parking in the Community Stadium Lot (football field lot).
  • Passes are available from the Student Financial Services office (Inlow 101) or from the parking kiosk in front of Loso Hall.  The kiosk currently accepts cash only.

Navigating Campus:

  • Reference the EOU campus map for the locations of Loso Hall, Badgley Hall and Gilbert Auditorium.
  • Look for “EOU Event” signage around campus.

Amenities:

Dining:

  • Complimentary tea, water and coffee will be available in all Expo buildings.
  • The Mountie Cafe and Mac’s Grill are both located in the Hoke Student Union building, offering meals, snacks and drinks for purchase.

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