Eric Reutlinger, of Big Buzz Communications, a LI Works Coalition sponsor, said “I have never had a more qualified, enthusiastic, or professional response for potential interns…this is by far the place for local companies to find the best possible people. My advice to any corporate recruiters -  if you need interns, attend this fair, you can establish the next years worth of incoming talent into your company in one night!”

“We’d like to thank LI Works for organizing the annual internship fair.  This is the best opportunity for Long Island’s businesses and Long Island’s students to connect and learn about each other.  It’s a great opportunity for everyone involved.  We really enjoyed interacting with “tomorrow’s workforce” and look forward to working with them in the future,” said Diane Celeste, of OSI Pharmaceuticals, a LI Works Coalition sponsor.

LI Works Executive Director, Cheryl Davidson, commented “Students met with Long Island businesses, saw the variety of positions within the companies, took advantage of free seminars, and learned about the competitive nature of the career process,” she added.

One of several LI Works initiatives to stem the brain drain tide, the Fair is held in January to attract students returning home for the holiday break and those enrolled in local schools. 

In addition to learning about career opportunities on Long Island, students polished their presentation and job search skills with free guidance from LI Works’ team of volunteer business professionals. One of the many seminars was given by Motorola on E-Resumes.   Mock interviews and resume reviews were offered on a one-on-one basis and a series of seminars from industry experts were presented to students and to their parents.

To learn more about LI Works, go to www.liworks.org.

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