More than 1,500 prospective job applicants and 79 employers join for 18th annual job fair at NVC; event raises in excess of $25,000 for scholarship fund

More than 1,500 prospective job applicants attended the 18th Annual Northern Virginia Regional Job Fair at the Northern Virginia Center (NVC) in Falls Church where 79 employers, ranging from private companies to government agencies, were represented. The annual job fair is a fundraiser sponsored by the Virginia Tech National Capital Region (NCR) Alumni Association. The group raised more than $25,000 for scholarships which are awarded to National Capital Region-area high school seniors who have been accepted at Virginia Tech. The event is free for those who attend, however, employers are charged a fee to participate.  

This year's job fair hosted a record-breaking number of people seeking employment opportunities, according to Marvin Boyd, NCR Alumni Association president and chair of the Job Fair. Typically, about 300-500 people attend the event.

“While we are extremely pleased by the resounding success of what is always our largest annual fundraiser, this year I believe we offered something that cannot be measured by our bottom line,” said Boyd.

“The DC area has reported a relatively stable job market, but from the volume of candidates that showed up at the job fair, it is clear that we were providing a much needed service to the community,” he said.  “We offered hope and opportunity for Hokies and non-Hokies alike who are struggling to find jobs.”

Posted March 19, 2009