Friday, April 21, 2023
Photos by Jennifer A. Cline, writer/magazine editor
Fourteen employers attended the Penn College Business Club’s recent Coffee & Conversation event in Penn’s Inn, designed to connect students in business and hospitality majors with a variety of companies in those sectors.
Before networking over coffee and snacks, the visiting professionals lent valuable insight during a Q&A session, as students asked a variety of questions – from what qualities employers seek in employees to how to overcome interview jitters.
Markell Kunigus, customer service executive for The Hartman Group, offers a welcoming handshake while, in the background, students interact with Bayard Printing Group and Jersey Shore State Bank. Kunigus is joined by Ashley Sitler, a Hartman customer service representative.
This is the third time the growing event, first conceived and executed by students in an Event Management and Coordination class, has been held. Since the class did not run this semester, the Penn College Business Club stepped in to continue the event’s positive momentum.
Companies attending were:
Penn College grad Brian Knoebel, ’93, co-owner/co-manager for Knoebels Amusement Resort, answers an audience question.
Samir K. Pringle, a student in the business administration major and a volunteer for the event, poses a question to the employers. Pringle is from Philadelphia.
Jody Frantz, human resources professional for Horizon Federal Credit Union, joins the group discussion.
Kylee P. Albert, a business administration student from Boyertown (in pink), talks with the Compass Group’s Sloane Mayberry, university relations recruiter.
Hannah C. Regester, ’22, a baker for Woodloch Resort, talks with a student about the resort and work opportunities there. Regester was accompanied by Erin McAllister, recruiting coordinator.
A student converses with Jacklyn Motter, college relations recruiter for Hershey Entertainment.
Dan Albert, a State Farm agent in Gilbertsville, Montgomery County, exchanges information with students.
Students learn about job opportunities with Jersey Shore State Bank, represented by Victoria Harrington, branch manager II and associate vice president.
Pringle chats with Ciocca Dealerships’ Talon Starkey, consultant, and Paige Shields, career development coordinator.
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