Calling all students and job seekers! Whether you’re looking for a summer job, a new career, or a career change — take a break from your online search. Attend the Career Exploration Open House at Kent State University-Geauga Campus at 14111 Claridon Troy Road, March 3, 2026, 5-7 p.m.
This open house will be a full house, thanks to the enthusiastic participation of local businesses and organizations that are looking forward to meeting prospective new employees at this event.
Network, learn, and discover employment opportunities in Geauga County and throughout the region. Engage with industry professionals, explore diverse career paths, update and share your resume, and gain valuable insights into the job market. In this welcoming atmosphere, enjoy free food from Chipotle and don’t miss your chance to win exciting raffle prizes.
According to economic development network Team NEO, the employment outlook in Northeast Ohio is heating up, with many employers hiring and delivering a strong retention rate for local graduates. Primarily, local job growth is being driven by biotech, advanced manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare sectors. Over 50% of recent graduates from Northeast Ohio institutions are staying in the region, indicating a strong local workforce and competitive hiring landscape.
The Career Exploration Open House will provide a great opportunity to explore careers, connect directly with employers, and learn about in-demand roles across a variety of local industries related to your areas of interest and expertise, including:
• Agriculture
• Business Growth (Stefan Group)
• Construction Management (Otero Signature Homes)
• Education/Technical Training (Auburn Career Center, Educational Service Center of the Western Reserve (ESCWR), Global Connection Academy, Kenston Local Schools, Kent State Geauga, Small Hands Big Dreams)
• Environment (AQUA DOC Lake & Pond)
• Finance (Novus Home Mortgage)
• Healthcare (Family Pride of Northeast Ohio, Lake-Geauga Recovery Centers, Ravenwood Health, Sisters of Notre Dame, University Hospitals Geauga)
• Hospitality/Tourism (Pioneer Waterland & Dry Fun Park, Punderson Manor)
• Human Services
• HVAC-Mechanical Contractors/Manufacturers (Geauga Mechanical Co., Multi*Wing America)
• Landscape Design (Exscape Group of Cleveland)
• Manufacturing (Duramax Marine, Great Lakes Cheese, HEXPOL Burton, Mercury Plastics, Tarkett North America)
• Marketing
• Non-Profit Organizations/ Professional Development (Leadership Geauga, MSI, Inc./Metzenbaum, Youth Opportunities Unlimited)
• Retail/Sales
• Summer Camp (Camp Ho Mita Koda)
• Technology
• Workforce Development (OhioMeansJobs, Youth Opportunities Unlimited)
Enhance your employability by coming prepared.
• If you have an updated resume, bring copies to share with potential employers.
• If not, ask human resource professionals for help starting one.
• Be considered for priority review slots with participating employers by sending your resume in advance to pbarker@geaugagrowth.com. Priority slots are limited and will be scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Prepare for interviews with HR professionals. Ask for interview tips and common interview questions, or get coached through a mock interview.
Entry is free of charge, but you are encouraged to reserve up to five total tickets. Parents, guardians, and guests are welcome to attend with participating job seekers.For more information and to secure your reservation(s) go to my.onecause.com/event/organizations/sf-001C000001gJYBsIAO/events/vevt:bc5b2d53-0936-4dfe-86b0-e90af6ca71dc/home/story or scan the QR Code .
This event is co-sponsored by Kent State Geauga and Geauga Growth Partnership.
