Spring Career & Internship Fair

Who's Participating?

Spring 2012 Career & Internship Fair

Thursday, March 1st, 2012

4:00 - 6:00 pm, Swetman Gymnasium

Directory of Participating Organizations (Updated, March 1)

Company	Spring Career & Internship Fair/Company Write-up
Alumni Sharing Knowledge	A.S.K., Alumni Sharing Knowledge, is a career exploration program sponsored by the Oswego Alumni Association that connects students to mentors that are SUNY Oswego alumni working in numerous professions throughout the nation. We would like your help in making students more aware of this fantastic program. Through A.S.K., students can: Engage in Networking Go for a day-on-the-job visit Have their resumes critiqued Receive information about living/working in a different locations Get connected with potential internships as well as hiring personnel
CNY Central/WSTM-NBC3/WTVH-CBS5/WSTQ/CW6	Based on James Street in Syracuse, we provide news information and entertainment on the NBC, CBS and CW outlets, as well as on a digital channel and on the CNYCentral website. Our primary product is local information, and we hire personnel for our news and weather operations, as well as sales account executives and the support personnel for our 24x7 operation. We also offer internships in all areas of station operation, for college credit, in fall and spring semesters, as well as summer and winter break. CNYCentral.com under 'About Us' has job postings and information, or email lhand@cnycentral.com
Enterprise Rent-A-Car	As a company, the goal of Enterprise was never to be the biggest only the best. However, because our people offer the best customer experience, we ve done some growing. Today we re the #1 car rental company in the world. And there s no plan to slow down. Enterprise continues to find success in other business areas as well. Our Fleet Management, Commercial Truck and Car Sales businesses continue to grow and expand. These revenue streams give us the opportunity to diversify our business and, in turn, offer you more career opportunities. A little recognition goes a long way. A lot of recognition goes even further. From BusinessWeek to the Princeton Review, we ve received recognition and accolades for every aspect of our business. Whether it s for our exceptional Management Training Program, our commitment to the environment or our innovative use of technology, we re earning awards and honors from around the world. As a multibillion-dollar industry leader, we can offer you more than a chance to succeed. This is where you can thrive. Our environment s energetic, our people are motivated and our career paths can take you where you want to GO. No matter where you join Enterprise, get ready for something big. I will not be collecting resumes but I will be discussing full/part time opportunities.
First Investors Corporation	First Investors Corporation is a Wall Street based financial services firm, established in 1930. We have a proud eighty-year history of helping our clients save on taxes and prepare for retirement, college education and the many other financial goals they might have. We offer a wide variety of the following: Mutual funds Life Insurance (Whole Life, Term Life & Variable Life) Annuities Retirement Funding Education Funding Our philosophy is that we connect Main Street to Wall Street" through a network of registered representatives located in offices coast-to-coast. We are different from others in the industry because our registered representatives meet with our clients face-to-face, largely in the client s home, in order to take the time to learn about his or her current financial situation, risk tolerance and future goals. One of the most rewarding aspects of working for us is the fact that we strive to make a significant amount of difference in the lives of others both for our clients and our representatives. With regional offices dotted all over the country, we have the ability to reach out to clients in countless geographic areas as well as offer opportunities to representatives all over the country. We service billions of dollars in assets on behalf our clients - including hundreds of thousands of individual households and institutions. Our core of representatives is among the largest in the financial services industry. Career Position This opportunity is entry-level; however, as representatives progress in their careers there are several career paths they can take - such as a career in management or a career as a senior financial services representative. Our goal, as a company, is to prepare our representatives for the field and to give them the tools and education they need to be successful. We specialize in training people who have had no experience in the financial services industry. Our extensive training program is offered both pre-license and post-license. This training program is designed to prepare candidates for the rewarding opportunities of working with clients. We don't just provide our representatives with the means to succeed. We also give them motivation. In addition to our exceptional training, we proudly offer our representatives advancement opportunities, competitive compensation, and exciting incentives.
GEICO	For more than 70 years, GEICO has stood out from the rest of the insurance industry! We are the third-largest and fastest-growing insurance company in the U.S., thanks to our low rates and great customer service. We're an industry leader with 12 major offices and 23,000 associates across the country. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, we offer new hires career advancement opportunity in a financially stable and rewarding environment.
New York Army National Guard
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network	Northwestern Mutual Financial Network - www.nmfn.com/watertowngroup If you have an interest or are curious to know more about a career in financial advisory, financial planning, or the investment and insurance business, stop by our booth. To give you a brief background on the company, Northwestern Mutual is a large Fortune 500 Financial Services Firm. It was named one of the Best Places to Launch a Career by BusinessWeek magazine and the World's Most Admired Company by Fortune 500. As a financial representative with us, you will get your insurance and investment licenses and begin to implement them in the financial planning practice. We are looking for full time students for paid internships and seniors or career changers looking for full time positions. *** We are looking for full time students for paid internships and seniors or career changers looking for full time positions.
NYS Dept. of Taxation & Finance	The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance offers challenging careers in the field of professional auditing twelve locations within New York State and in Chicago, IL. We also recruit for positions for Accounting majors for Tax Auditor trainee positions and Revenue Crimes Specialist.
O-RITE: Oswego Residency Initiative for Teacher Excellence	To prepare non-education majors to teach in shortage areas in high need schools, O-RITE announces a new, 13-month, low-residency, MAT Program being offered by SUNY Oswego with funding from the New York State Department of Education.
Onondaga County Sheriff s Office	The Onondaga County Sheriff s Office is looking for recruit candidates for both Corrections and Patrol Departments. Deputies of the Onondaga County Sheriff s Department are highly trained professionals who provide a wide range of law enforcement services to a population of over 450,000 people. The mission is to ensure the safety and well being of the public by enforcing the various statutes of the State of New York and the Municipalities within Onondaga County. Great job benefits, good Pay, Job stability and opportunities for job advancement. Entry level positions are now available for qualified candidates.
Oswego County AmeriCorps	Members of the Oswego County AmeriCorps Program serve in projects around the county that directly benefit children and families. Project sites include schools, libraries, recreation programs, and non-profit agencies. Our program objectives are to establish mentoring relationships with youth; to provide physical education and nutrition education activities; and to recruit and manage volunteers. AmeriCorps members receive a modest living allowance. After completing a term of service, they receive an education award that can be used to pay off student loans and/or finance college, graduate school or vocational training. Members can receive deferment on qualified student loans for their term of service. When the service commitment is completed, all or some of the interest accrued on deferred loans will be paid by the National Service Trust. Our 900 hour members serve for 6 to 12 months, receive a living allowance of $6,399 and an education award of $2,775. Summer members serve 300 hours, receive a living allowance of $2,072 and an education award of $1,175. Beyond these benefits, Americorps members know the satisfaction of building a community and helping our nation be everything it should be. For more information contact the Oswego City-County Youth Bureau at (315) 349-3451. Official AmeriCorps Application Available @ oswegocounty.com/youth/application.pdf
Oswego Health	Oswego Health is a regional health care system committed to providing the highest quality care to our community.
Oswego High School Assisted Learning Center	The Assisted Learning Center at the Oswego High School provides students with a tutoring center throughout the school day. High School students receive one on one help in all subjects. The Assisted Learning Center is looking for college students to tutor high school students especially in English, History and Math. Volunteers also have the opportunity to participate in classroom observation.
Person to Person: Citizen Advocacy	Person to Person is a not-for-profit organization that serves individuals with developmental disabilities who are at risk of social isolation. We are currently recruiting voluntary, unpaid advocates/mentors who are willing to enter into a one-to-one relationship with a person with a disability. How the relationship develops, how often they see each other and what they do, is determined by the two people involved in the relationship. Citizen advocacy offers the volunteer the opportunity to become personally and directly involved as a friend, mentor, ally or advisor.
Prudential Financial	Prudential Financial, with more than 130 years in financial services, offers a broad range of financial products and services for people and businesses in the U.S. and abroad. We are hiring for Financial Professional Associate positions.
Rapid Response Monitoring	Rapid Response Monitoring Services, Inc. is an international company and an industry leader in electronic security monitoring services. Established in 1992, the Company now provides monitoring services to over 500,000 governmental, industrial and residential accounts in the Continental United States, Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico, Canada, Bermuda, and the Caribbean Islands. Over 350 highly-trained personnel work in the Company s award-winning facility in Syracuse, NY.
Target	Expect the Best. At Target, we have a vision: to become the best - the best culture and brand, the best place for growth and the company with the best reputation. We offer an inclusive, collaborative and energetic work environment that rewards those who perform. We deliver engaging, innovative and on-trend experiences for our team members and our guests. We invest in our team members' futures by developing leaders and providing a breadth of opportunities for professional development. It takes the best to become the best, and we are committed to building a team that does the right thing for our guests, shareholders, team members and communities.
The Sherwin-Williams Company	In 2012 The Sherwin-Williams Company celebrates 146 years of doing business. Recognized as one of Fortune s Top 100 Companies to Work For, it has annual sales over $8.0+ billion. The core business is the selling, and distribution of paint and related products. The Sherwin-Williams labeled architectural and industrial coatings are sold through over 3300 company owned specialty paint stores, located in all 50 states & Mexico. The company also manufactures and sells paint under Dutch Boy, Martin-Senour, Kem-Tone, Krylon, Acme, Rogers, & Weatherbeater brand names, as well as, private labels to mass merchandisers and home improvement centers. Most (85%) of our business is dedicated to developing the commercial and wholesale markets, whereby we sell to customers who use and apply our paint in their businesses; customers such as painting contractors, homebuilders, property managers, etc.
The Travelers Companies, Inc.	Travelers is a property casualty insurer selling primarily through independent agents and brokers. Travelers is a Fortune 100 company, with 2009 revenues of $25 billion and total assets of approximately $110 billion. The company employs approximately 32,000 individuals in 220 locations across the country, including its main offices in Hartford, Conn., New York City, N.Y. and Saint Paul, Minn.
Transitional Living Services	Transitional Living Services began in 1974 with twenty staff committed to helping individuals who were being de-institutionalized from State facilities to live in the community. Today we offer not only residential services but support with employment, education, medical and substance abuse issues, community involvement, habilitation activities and service coordination to many hundreds of people each year. We are always striving to respond to the changing needs of our community. Some of the people we serve are veterans, some do not speak English as their first language, some have hearing impairments, some are labeled autistic. Our vision of service encompasses them all. Opportunities for employment are often available in our residential programs. Internships are often available, depending on the flexibility and availability of the student.
U.S. Marine Corps Officer Selection Office	Marine Corps Officer Candidate School (OCS) is a limited, competitive, NON-obligating, paid leadership school offered in the fall, winter and summer. When completed, you have the option to accept a commission as a 2nd Lieutenant or to disenroll from the program and use the leadership and problem solving skills you learned while at OCS as a resume enhancer or a stepping stone to future success. This is an unparalleled opportunity to see if you have what it takes to be a leader in one of the most elite organizations in the world without committing yourself to service. Freshmen, sophomores and juniors that successfully complete OCS are offered financial aid towards school. Upon college graduation Marine Lieutenants receive starting salaries of $40,000 - $49,000 a year plus medical, dental, 30 days paid vacation and housing allowance.
United States Navy	The United States Navy is looking for qualified, motivated candidates for training as Nuclear Engineers, Flight Officers, Aviators, Surface Warfare Officers and Intelligence Specialists. Drop by our table at the Career Fair and join America's Navy a Global Force for Good.
United States Secret Service	The Secret Service is a federal law enforcement agency with headquarters in Washington, D.C. and more than 150 offices throughout the United States and abroad. The Secret Service originally was established in 1865, solely to suppress the counterfeiting of U.S. currency. Today, the agency is mandated by Congress to carry out dual missions: protection of the nation's leaders and criminal investigations. Always looking for qualified candidates to fill Special Agent, Uniform Division Officer, Administrative, Technical and Professional Positions.
Vectoring Marketing Corp.	Vector Sales Representatives market Cutco products direct to consumers through one-on-one, in-home appointments. Representatives have several common responsibilities: setting appointments with potential customers through personal contacts and referrals, presenting Cutco products to prospective customers and writing up customer orders, assisting existing customers with service requests, reviewing personal performance with the local office manager through meetings and over the phone, and attending advanced training sessions and conferences that are regularly offered to increase knowledge and productivity.