Sowela Technical Community College will host a Fall Career Fair 9 a.m.-noon Wednesday, Oct. 18, in the Sycamore Student Center at the main campus in Lake Charles. Current students and alums of the xollege are welcome to attend. More than 65 organizations from around the region will participate with all employers actively hiring.

“The Career Fair is a great opportunity for our current students and alumni to learn more about career fields, job prospects, and network with potential employers. We invite any Sowela alumni and students seeking employment to attend,” said Joseph W. Lavergne, Director of Recruitment and Career Services.

Career Fair participants include Christus Health Southwest, Joint Replacement Center of Louisiana, Landlocked Aviation, Lake Charles Coca-Cola, Mark Dodge, Phillips66, United Rentals, Westlake Chemical and many more. Various organizations from different employment sectors will attend, including hospitality; hospitals and health care organizations; local, state and federal agencies; industrial companies; financial services; and many more.

Space is available for employers that would like to participate. Vendors receive lunch and a hospitality room. The deadline to register is Friday, Oct. 6.

To secure a vendor booth or learn more about attending, call (337) 421-6540 or email career.services@sowela.edu.