A participant at the CollegeAmerica Fall Resource Fair talks to members of the Sam's Club team on Sept. 12, 2013 in Flagstaff. Team members include, from left, John Harrison, asset protection; Aaron Edmister, tech team leader; and Mary Langin, marketing team leader. Photo by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2013
David Heil, left, looks over some information at the Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort with the assistance of Thomasina Bailey, employment coordinator, during the CollegeAmerica Fall Resource Fair held Sept. 12, 2013 in Flagstaff. Photo by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2013
Hester Sekayumptewa, left, shares a light moment with Thomasina Bailey, employment coordinator at the Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort, during the CollegeAmerica Fall Resource Fair held Sept. 12, 2013 in Flagstaff. Photo by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2013
Maria Carillo, left, independent beauty consultant with Mary Kay, and Yvonne Tucker, human resource assistant at Little America Hotel in Flagstaff, help attendees at the CollegeAmerica Fall Resource Fair held Sept. 12, 2013 in Flagstaff.
Photo by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2013
Maria Carillo, left, independent beauty consultant with Mary Kay, said her position provides for flexibility as she raises her family, as she answers questions during the CollegeAmerica Fall Resource Fair held Sept. 12, 2013 in Flagstaff. Photo by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2013
Yvonne Tucker, human resource assistant at Little America Hotel in Flagstaff, answers questions about the job opportunities at the growing hotel during the CollegeAmerica Fall Resource Fair held Sept. 12, 2013 in Flagstaff. Photo by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2013
Randall Moehr, human resources administrator with Pepsi, answers questions about the Pepsi and Fred Nackard operations in Flagstaff during the CollegeAmerica Fall Resource Fair held Sept. 12, 2013 in Flagstaff. Photo by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2013
Ann Tatham answers questions about job training programs available at the Coconino County Career Center during the CollegeAmerica Fall Resource Fair held Sept. 12, 2013 in Flagstaff. Photo by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2013
Jeff Schlueter of the Americorp, Vista Vita program, left, and Peter Van Wych, literacy coordinator for the United Way of Northern Arizona, answer questions about their programs during the CollegeAmerica Fall Resource Fair held Sept. 12, 2013 in Flagstaff. Photo by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2013
Chris Cavalo, left, and Amy McGuire of the Flagstaff Unified School District, answer questions about job opportunities available at the district during the CollegeAmerica Fall Resource Fair held Sept. 12, 2013 in Flagstaff. Photo by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2013
Robert Allison of Salon Chair of Hope answers questions about the full-service beauty salon with a specialty for cancer patients during the CollegeAmerica Fall Resource Fair held Sept. 12, 2013 in Flagstaff. Photo by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2013
Grace Anderson of Environmental Family Health provides information during the CollegeAmerica Fall Resource Fair held Sept. 12, 2013 in Flagstaff. Photo by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2013
Leslie Demmert, right, recruiter for human resources at Northern Arizona Healthcare, talks to a participant during the CollegeAmerica Fall Resource Fair held Sept. 12, 2013 in Flagstaff. Photo by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2013
Leslie Demmert, recruiter for human resources at Northern Arizona Health care, said there are several health care positions available at the organization. She participated as a recruiter during the CollegeAmerica Fall Resource Fair held Sept. 12, 2013 in Flagstaff. Photo by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2013
Carina Fors, left, and Susan Huerta of United Blood Services, talk about the need for bilingual healthcare providers during the CollegeAmerica Fall Resource Fair held Sept. 12, 2013 in Flagstaff. Photo by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2013
Laura Sauer, campus outreach coordinator and organizer of the CollegeAmerica Fall Resource Fair, provides information to participants during the event held Sept. 12, 2013 in Flagstaff. Photo by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2013
Laura Sauer, campus outreach coordinator and organizer of the CollegeAmerica Fall Resource Fair, said recruiters filled at least four rooms during the event held Sept. 12, 2013 in Flagstaff. Photo by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2013
Laura Sauer, campus outreach coordinator and organizer of the CollegeAmerica Fall Resource Fair, provides information during the event held Sept. 12, 2013 in Flagstaff. Photo by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2013
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AmigosNAZ staff report
FLAGSTAFF — The first impression that something was going on at the CollegeAmerica campus on east Route 66 were the two radio remote tents set up outside the building the parking lot. But it wasn’t until entering the campus that potential job seekers could discover a wealth of job recruiters providing information on everything from health care to retail opportunities.
The CollegeAmerica Fall Resource Fair drew a packed crowd of vendors and job seekers on Sept. 12, 2013 in Flagstaff.
Sam’s Club team members John Harrison, Aaron Edmister, and Mary Langin provided visitors to their booth with information on job opportunities in Flagstaff, along with discount membership programs offered to college students.
Thomasina Bailey, employment coordinator at the Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort, said the casino is still on the lookout for qualified candidates to fill out the 800-employee operation. There are currently 650 to 680 employees working at the casino east of Flagstaff.
One of those stopping by the Twin Arrows table was David Heil, a U.S. Army veteran, who recently moved to Flagstaff from Ohio. Heil, who said he has previously held positions in law enforcement, said he was visiting the Fall Resource Fair to see what opportunities for employment there are available in Flagstaff.
Maria Carillo, independent beauty consultant with Mary Kay, and a CollegeAmerica graduate, said she was at the fair to help future graduates understand the need to present themselves professionally in any job interview opportunity. Carillo, who specialized as a phlebotomist, said her position at Mary Kay offers her the opportunity she needs to raise a growing family until she can one day return to the health care field.
Yvonne Tucker, human resource assistant at Little America Hotel in Flagstaff, talked about the job opportunities that are available at a hotel that recently announced long-term plans to expand its operations, including construction of more rooms and a golf course at its 500-acrea site in Flagstaff.
Randall Moehr, human resources administrator with Pepsi, talked about the job opportunities available at The Fred Nackard Wholesale Beverage Co. (celebrating 80 years in Flagstaff) and Pepsi (celebrating 60 years in Flagstaff).
Ann Tatham answered questions about job training programs available at the Coconino County Career Center, while Jeff Schlueter of the Americorp, Vista Vita program, and Peter Van Wych, literacy coordinator for the United Way of Northern Arizona talked to participants about their programs in the region.
Chris Cavalo and Amy McGuire of the Flagstaff Unified School District describe some of the health-care related positions available at the district, while Leslie Demmert, recruiter for human resources at Northern Arizona Healthcare, did the same at her healthcare provider.
Carina Fors and Susan Huerta, talked about the needs and opportunities for bilingual healthcare providers at United Blood Services.
Laura Sauer, campus outreach coordinator and organizer of the CollegeAmerica Fall Resource Fair, said she was pleased with the turn out for event. CollegeAmerica is currently building a two-story campus next to the Barnes & Noble bookstore on Milton. The building, at the former Greyhound Bus Station, its expected to be competed by late this year.
