Education Expo 2013

The Education Expo is an opportunity for University at Albany graduating students and alumni who will have their teacher certification by August 2013 to meet, greet, and connect with local, statewide and national recruiters.

Please pre-register by April 3 by contacting Heidi Audino at haudino@albany.edu, and be sure to sign in at the University at Albany table when you arrive. Your goal for this event should be to give your resume to school districts and network with recruiters. Some districts will participate in interviews, while other districts simply collect resumes and engage in short conversations with possible candidates. Be sure to bring several copies of your resume.

For questions or additional information, contact Heidi Audino, Director of the Pathways Into Education (PIE) Center.


RELATED EVENTS

The School of Education has scheduled a series of events to help students prepare
for the Education Expo or for a job search (even if not attending the Expo). You must RSVP to attend these events! Please email haudino@albany.edu if you plan to attend.

• At the Phi Delta Kappa (PDK) Interview Tips and Information Session local school administrators will provide tips on how to be successful in a job interview. For graduating students who will be seeking employment in education settings. This event is scheduled for Friday, February 22 from 4:30-6pm in Humanities Room 354.

• At the Resume Writing Workshop UAlbany Career Center staff will give advice on how to write an outstanding resume. Bring a copy of your current resume to revise. For graduating students who will be seeking employment as school personnel. This event is scheduled for Friday, March 8 from 4:30-5:30pm in Humanities Room 290. 

RECRUITERS

Institution	State	County
Albany Leadership Charter High School	New York	Albany
Branford Hall Career Institute	New York	Albany
Brighter Choice Charter School	New York	Albany
Brighter Choice Middle Schools	New York	Albany
Brookwood Secure Center	New York	Columbia
Caledonia North Supervisory Union	Vermont	Caledonia
Capital Region BOCES	New York	Albany
Center for Disability Services	New York	Albany
Charles County Public Schools	Maryland
City School District of Albany	New York	Albany
Eagleton School	Massachusetts	Berkshire
Green Tech High Charter School	New York
Harrison CSD	New York	Westchester
Hillcrest Educational Centers, Inc.	Massachusetts	Berkshire
Hyde Park Central School District	New York
Mayfield Central School District	New York	Fulton
Mystic Valley Regional Charter School	Massachusetts	Middlesex
Springbrook	New York
People's Prep Charter School	New Jersey
Springbrook	New York
Stamford Central School	New York	Delaware
Syracuse City School District	New York	Onondaga
Uncommon Schools	New York
Upstate Cerebral Palsy, Inc.	New York	Oneida
Vanderheyden Hall	New York
Wildwood Programs	New York	Albany

HOW TO MAKE THE EDUCATION EXPO WORK FOR YOU

Before the Education Expo
- Create and prioritize a list of school districts which are of interest to you; research those school districts and be ready to articulate why you are interested in them
- Establish a reference file with Career Services and request applications from school districts
- First impressions are critical. Assemble appropriate attire; conservative, professionally tailored, well-pressed clothing (i.e. suits) are preferred. If you are unsure if it is appropriate, check with the PIE Center or Career Services.

Prepare a 45-second Summary of Your Qualifications
- Know yourself, i.e. education, experiences, personal traits, activities, career goals
- Know what kind of job you want and what you value in your work
- Develop an interesting verbal summary of your background, achievements, and career interests and practice these prior to the event

Things to Bring to the Education Expo
- A professional folder, note pad, pen, and many resumes
- Valid photo identification

Remember
- Plan to arrive early, spend the day and wait in lines (this is typical for a career fair)
- Have several well thought out questions for each school district
- Prepare for the unexpected (i.e. parking problems)

During the Education Expo
- Sign in at the University at Albany table
- Pick-up a list of attendees (if not yet received) and an evaluation sheet
- Understand layout/location of school districts and develop plan of action
- Greet recruiters with a firm handshake and make sure you get their name(s) and title(s)
- Be ready to present a summary of your interests and qualifications
- Try to have one or two questions in mind for each employer
- Ask what happens next, and what, if anything, you should do to advance your candidacy
- Drop off your evaluation sheet to the UAlbany table before you leave

After the Education Expo
- Write thank you letters to each recruiter with whom you had made contact
- Complete the application process with the schools in which you have an interest
- Learn from the process by talking to others about your experience