Community Calendar

WHAT:

Once they have completed their degrees, graduates from Husson University’s School of Hospitality, Sport and Tourism Management are ready to enter the workforce and begin utilizing the knowledge and skills they gained in college. There are also Husson students looking for internships with prominent employers. Internships are a great way to enhance education through experiential learning.

In an effort to help these students connect with area employers, Husson University will be holding a career fair that focuses on opportunities in the food, beverage, lodging, tourism, and hospitality industries as well as opportunities with the business offices of public recreation departments and sports facilities.

WHO:

The event is open to all Husson University students, Husson alumni, and members of the public. Representatives from over 30 companies will be coming to Husson’s Richard E. Dyke Center for Family Business to meet with students. No appointments are required. Individuals interested in participating in the career fair can walk in and meet with organization representatives at any time during the event. Professional attire is recommended.

WHEN:

Tuesday, February 26, 2019
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

WHERE:

Richard E. Dyke Center for Family Business
Husson University
64 Kagan Drive
Bangor, ME 04401

COMPANIES:

Organizations attending this year include:
• Adventure Bound
• Bay View Collection
• Bangor Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB)
• Bangor Parks and Recreation
• Bangor Savings Bank
• Bangor YMCA
• Camden National Bank
• Camp Beech Cliff
• Giri Hotel Management
• Hampton Inn
• Hannaford
• Higgins Beach Inn
• Hilton Garden Inn
• Holiday Inn
• Hollywood Casino Hotel & Raceway
• Lafayette Hotels
• Maine Course Hospitality
• Midcoast Hospitality
• MIGIS Hotel Group
• Nonantum Resort
• Ocean Properties
• Samoset Resort
• Schoodic Institute
• Sunday River
• Waterfront Concerts
• Witham Family Hotels

WHY:

In 2018, the Maine Office of Tourism released a report that said the total expenditures for tourism in Maine in 2017 exceeded $6 billion.[1] Broken down another way, this equated to $16.5 million per day, $686,493 per hour, $11,442 per minute and $191 per second.[2]

That same report identified tourism as one of Maine’s largest industries. It accounts for 16 percent of the state’s employment or 106,806 jobs.[3] That’s larger than the populations of Portland and Bangor, Maine combined.[4]

The quality of Husson students who have graduated and gone on to become successful hospitality and tourism industry professionals has enhanced the reputation of the School of Hospitality, Sport and Tourism Management.

Industry growth has increased demand for knowledgeable, qualified employees. This growth, combined with the outstanding reputation of Husson University’s School of Hospitality, Sport and Tourism Management, has resulted in significant demand for Husson graduates and interns.

For more than 120 years, Husson University has prepared future leaders to handle the challenges of tomorrow through innovative undergraduate and graduate degrees. With a commitment to delivering affordable classroom, online and experiential learning opportunities, Husson University has come to represent superior value in higher education. Our Bangor campus and off-campus satellite education centers in Southern Maine, Wells, and Northern Maine provide advanced knowledge in business; health and education; pharmacy studies; science and humanities; as well as communication. In addition, Husson University has a robust adult learning program. According to a recent analysis by U.S. News & World Report, Husson University is the most affordable private college in New England. For more information about educational opportunities that can lead to personal and professional success, visit Husson.edu.

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[1] How Tourism Spending Affects Maine: 2017 Maine Tourism Highlights https://motpartners.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/2017-Maine-Tourism-Highlights.pdf
[2] Ibid
[3] Ibid
[4] Ibid

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