Wanted: new hires

Students and professionals browsed through the career fair in anticipation of discovering new career opportunities

Kootenay Business magazine publisher, Keith Powell, interviewed Kootenay Ice president and general manager, Jeff Chynoweth, and head coach, Kris Knoblauch, at the recent career fair and chamber lunch. — Breanne Massey photo

The 6th Annual Career Fair in Cranbrook attracted more than 500 people this year.

Highlights of the event included handing out two $1,500 scholarships to business administration students, in-depth interviews with Kootenay Ice representatives and a number of booths to explore. This year, 43 business professionals set up informational booths at the event.

Kootenay Business magazine, the Cranbrook & District Chamber of Commerce and the College of the Rockies organized the event on March 8, 2012, at the college in Cranbrook.

Here is glimpse at some of the highlights.