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The sustained growth of the National Capital Region (NCR) Chapter's annual job fair, held this year on March 9, has allowed the chapter to award scholarships to graduate students enrolled in the NCR in addition to its traditional scholarship awards for regional high school seniors bound for Blacksburg.
"This year's job fair set a number of records," said Marvin Boyd, NCR chapter president and chair of the job fair for the past six years. "We had over 2,200 registered applicants, more than 80 participating employers, and grossed more than $50,000. This year's event was a tremendous success."
Held at the Northern Virginia Center in Falls Church, Va., the job fair is free to prospective job applicants and open to the general public; employers pay a fee to participate.
Employers at this year's job fair represented a wide range of companies and organizations, including consulting, government agencies and contractors, technology, security, public utilities, financial services, education, and retail.
"Today's event saw a very diverse mix of job seekers, which I believe is a sign of the times," Boyd said after the fair. "I am proud that our NCR chapter can serve the community in this way when so many people are looking for employment."
The job fair is just one way NCR alumni honor Virginia Tech's motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve).
To find out more about the NCR Chapter and other alumni events, visit them online at www.ncrhokies.org.
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