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2026 BBCC Job & Career Fair

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Job & Career Fair Save the Date

Attend two Microsoft‑Sponsored workshops during the Job & Career Fair on April 23rd to strengthen your professional readiness.

Careers in the Data Center Industry Q & A

Time:  11:00 am – 11:45 am

Location:  ATEC Classrooms 1855 A & B

Moderator

  • Name: Lisa Karstetter
  • Role: Microsoft Senior Manager, Community, Washington State

Panelists:

  • Name: Alain Zuniga
  • Role: Microsoft Data Center Academy Scholarship Recipient
  • Name: Shaun Devine
  • Role: Sabey Director of Operations
  • Name: Cesar Moreno
  • Role: Microsoft Senior Data Center Technician
  • Name: Michell Valdivia
  • Role: Big Bend Community College & Microsoft Data Center Academy Faculty
  • Name: AJ Pieczynski
  • Role: Data Center Critical Environment Engineer

Microsoft Interest Form

Job Readiness & Workforce Preparation

Time:  12:15 pm – 1:00 pm

Location:  ATEC Classrooms 1855 A & B

Organizer:

  • Name: Bharti Gupta
  • Role: Microsoft Specialist Recruiter

Speakers:

  • Name: Bharti Gupta
  • Role: Microsoft Specialist Recruiter 
  • Name: Ryan Rodriguez
  • Role: Microsoft Senior Recruiter

 Workshop Focus Areas:

  • Resume Building: Practical tips and proven strategies to stand out
  • LinkedIn Profile Optimization: Best practices for building a strong professional presence
  • Interview Preparation: Effective techniques, best practices, and key do’s and don’ts.

Microsoft Interest Form

 

2026 Confirmed Exhibitors

City/County/Government/ Military/State

BBCC Human Resources Department

Family Services of Grant County

Grant County Juvenile Youth Services

Grant County Public Works

Grant County PUD

Grant County Sheriff's Office

Grant County Veterans Services

Grant Transit Authority

MACC 911 Dispatch

Moses Lake Police Department

Moses Lake School District Human Resources Department

Puget Sound Naval Shipyard

Spokane Police Department

US Navy

Washington Army National Guard

Washington State Department of Agriculture

Education/Training

BBCC  Aviation Maintenance Technology Program

BBCC Agricultural Program

BBCC Applied Bachelor Degrees in Applied Management & Behavioral Health

BBCC Automotive Program

BBCC Business Information Management/Business/Accounting Programs

BBCC Computer Science Program

BBCC Early Childhood Education Program

BBCC Manufacturing & Process Technology Program

BBCC Nursing Program

BBCC Welding Program

Central Washington University

Charter College

Eastern Washington University

Institute of Beauty Professionals

Moses Lake School District Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program

Washington State University

Washington State University College of Nursing - Yakima

Healthcare/Wellness/Medical

All Ways Caring

Columbia Basin Health Association

Confluence Health

Coulee Medical Center

Fresenius Medical Care

Genesis Healthcare

Life Flight Network

LifeLine Ambulance

Molina Healthcare

Moses Lake Community Health Center

Othello Community Hospital

Samaritan Healthcare

Manufacturing/Industry/Technology

Absolute Choice Electric LLC

AeroTEC

Beef Northwest Feeders

Bud Clary Auto Group

Columbia Technology Solutions

Fastenal

Inland Tarp & Cover

Janicki

JR Simplot

Kehl Farms LLC/ Farmer Bean and Seed LLC

Local 14 Ironworkers Apprenticeship

LTI, Inc.

McCain Foods

Microsoft (Event Sponsor)

Moses Lake Industries

National Frozen Foods Corporation

Okanagan Specialty Fruits

Quincy Foods

Quincy-Columbia Basin Irrigation District

REIC Rentals

Sabey Data Centers

Sila Nanotechnology

Other

Chandler Insurance Solutions LLC

Chelan-Douglas Community Action Council

Columbia Basin Officials Association

Express Employment Professionals

Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Moses Lake

Impact Staffing Solutions LLC

Shaklee

Michael's on the Lake, Michael's Market & Bistro, & Rock Top Burgers & Brew

The Gorge Amphitheatre

Partners

BBCC Workforce Education Services

Columbia Basin Job Corps CCC

Department of Service for the Blind

DSHS/DVR

Employment Security Department/WorkSource

OIC of Washington

SkillSource

The Job & Career Fair is your opportunity to connect with employers, explore career options, and even land a job or internship! To make the most of the event, follow these tips and resources to prepare.

Resume & Cover Letter Resources

Resume Workshop & Resume Lab

Monday, April 13 & 20

1:00–2:00 PM | Resume Workshop
Learn how to build a strong, effective resume.

2:00–4:00 PM | Resume Lab
Get hands-on help refining your resume for the Job & Career Fair on April 23.

📍 Transfer & Career Center
Building 1400, Room 1413
Questions? careerservices@bigbend.edu

Interview Preparation

Networking & Elevator Pitch

LinkedIn & Online Presence

What to Wear & Professionalism