Events

Tech Group Recruits Local Talent at CSU Chico

Students pack O’Connell 254 on a Monday evening to hear from CEPCO Tech Group companies looking to meet talent needs locally

On Monday, March 28 about 70 students interested in working locally after graduation packed the O’Connell Technology Center , room 254 at CSU Chico to listen to presentations from companies in the CEPCO Tech Group.  Joint-hosted by CEPCO and the College of Engineering, Construction Management and Computer science, the event was a resounding success for all involved.  Students interacted in an intimate environment with local industry leaders, local companies raised their on-campus profile, and valuable networking contacts were made.  Participating companies included Videomaker Magazine, Bizness Apps, Landacorp, Build.com, and Auctiva.  The companies covered their business models, history, and current job/internship opportunities to a captive audience of mostly Computer Science students.  Similar events can be expected in the future given the success of this particular one.  Events like this form a core part of CEPCO mission to enhance the connectivity between local private sector enterprises and education institutions, producing an effective talent pipeline to grow our economy.  Keeping our talented, home-grown workers in Chico is vital to growing the talent pool in our region, enabling innovative ad growth-oriented businesses to expand while simultaneously making Chico more attractive for start-up activity and business relocation.  Special thanks to the Chico State Career Center for their assistance in promoting the event.

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