Coverage of UMaine Engineering Job Fair
Bangor television station WLBZ covered Wednesday’s UMaine Engineering Job Fair, which was held at the student recreation center. There were 65 companies at the fair, according to the report. UMaine civil and environmental engineer Eric Landis said in an interview that in a knowledge-based economy, we need engineers to drive innovation. Senior Jessica Sanborn who is studying mechanical engineering, told the reporter she is eager to enter the workforce. WVII and WABI also reported on the job fair. Both stations interviewed Patty Counihan, the director of the UMaine Career Center. WABI talked to UMaine students Keegan Kilroy and Ruth Castillo.
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