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Eastern oregon career expo

The Eastern Oregon Career Expo takes place every year on the first Wednesday of April on Eastern Oregon University's La Grande campus in   

Gilbert Center, Badgley Hall, and Loso Hall. 

This year, it is on April 5th from 10 am to 2 pm.


 This regionally focused event provides a venue for local employers to gain exclusive access to our impressive pool of jobseekers for internship, employment, and career opportunities and the possibility to educate them on your special industry!


The Eastern Oregon Career Expo is free to attend for both employers and students.

Registration for 2023 expo closed

The registration for the Expo closed on March 22nd. If you are an employer and would still like a chance to host a booth at the Expo, please email the Expo coordinator, Kristian Thornton at engage@eowb.org to coordinate.


Please note that space is limited at this time and we cannot guarantee a booth. If you'd like the opportunity to connect with potential employees and other jobseekers, we may be able to help with that! 

Employers

For those businesses and organizations joining in-person, amenities include:                          

  • One 6-foot table and two chairs
  • Wireless internet access
  • Assistance with loading in/out of the venue as needed
  • Complimentary tea, water, and coffee.


The Eastern Oregon Career expo has limited tables with available electricity.  Please let us know if you need your table next to an electrical outlet and one will be provided on first-to-register basis.


 


Learn More

Arriving on campus: Plan your visit to campus and be sure to pass along the campus map below to team members.


Please contact EOWB staff at info@eowb.org as soon as you know you will be unable to attend, or if you have any additional questions!

Click here for the campus map

Employers planning to participate

Government/ Public Administration

Government/ Public Administration

Government/ Public Administration

Umatilla National Forest


Bureau of Land Management


Vocational Rehabilitation


Worksource Oregon


Oregon Department of Transportation


SAIF

Early Childhood Education

Government/ Public Administration

Government/ Public Administration

EOU Head Start


Baker Relief Nursery


Blue Mountain Early Learning Hub


Umatilla Morrow County Head Start


Childcare Substitutes of Oregon


Healthcare

Government/ Public Administration

Hospitality and Tourism

DaVita Kidney Care


Fresenius Medical Care


St Charles Healthcare System


Providence


Center for Human Development


Columbia County Health System


Foothills Counseling


Grande Ronde Hospital


Heart 'n Home Hospice


Valley Family Health Care


Saint Alphonsus Health System


Hospitality and Tourism

Law/ Public Safety/ Corrections

Hospitality and Tourism

Sodexo - EOU


Wallowa Lake Lodge


Minam Store


Human Services

Law/ Public Safety/ Corrections

Law/ Public Safety/ Corrections

Shelter from the Storm


Oregon Department of Human Services


Eastern Oregon Workforce Board


211 Info

Law/ Public Safety/ Corrections

Law/ Public Safety/ Corrections

Law/ Public Safety/ Corrections

Oregon State Police


Oregon Department of Corrections - Two Rivers Correctional Institute


Oregon Department of Corrections - Eastern Oregon Correctional Institute


La Grande Police Department


Hermiston Police Department

Manufacturing/Transportation

Finance/ Business Management/ Administration

Finance/ Business Management/ Administration

Woodgrain


Mid-Columbia Bus Company


Union Pacific


Lamb Weston


Boise Cascade


Barreto Manufacturing


Columbia Sportswear Distributing Company

Finance/ Business Management/ Administration

Finance/ Business Management/ Administration

Finance/ Business Management/ Administration

Moss Adams


AgWest Farm Credit


EOU Small Business Development Center



Agriculture/ Natural Resources

Finance/ Business Management/ Administration

Agriculture/ Natural Resources

Beef Northwest Feeders


Pioneer West


Wallowa Resources


Oregon Department of Forestry


J&D Hill Farms and Joe Hill Consulting


Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife


Oregon State Parks


 Threemile Canyon Farms 


Powder Basin Watershed Council

Education

Education

Agriculture/ Natural Resources

Intermountain ESD


Resource Assistance for Rural Environments (RARE) AmeriCorps Program


La Grande School District


Other

Education

Other

Port of Morrow Workforce Development


UA Local 598


Intermountain ESD


Resource Assistance for Rural Environments (RARE) AmeriCorps Program


OBI Seafoods


La Grande Parks and Recreation


jobseekers

 

 

Before the Expo:

  • Come to this page frequently to view current Expo employers.
  • Research employers you are considering.
  • Prepare and/or update your general resumé.
  • Practice your pitch and questions.
  • Keep your day as free as possible to have a stress-free time at the event.
  • Dress for success!

During the Expo:

  • Remember: employers are already interviewing as you speak!
  • Plan to have quality conversations with potential employers.
  • Network: make contacts for now and later.
  • Record all contact names, titles and contact information for follow-up conversations.

After the Expo:

  • Follow up with employers.
  • Explore company profiles and relevant job listings.
  • Network with other students or alumni that have worked for the employers that you are interested in.
  • Respond to employer’s inquiries or messages.
  • Revise your resumé.
  • Apply for active job openings.

jobseeker Other resources

Looking to brush up on your resumé  and cover letter? Visit your local Worksource Oregon office to connect with resources to help you gain critical trainings, develop your WorkSource portfolio, and to get one on one career coaching before meeting your next employer at the Expo!

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