DECATUR -- Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ University was recently featured in several Central Illinois media stories for its assistance to workers affected by layoffs at Akorn Pharmaceuticals facilities in Decatur.
Those affected by the closures were invited by Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ to attend held at the University Commons. It is estimated more than 150 Akorn employees came to campus to take in the event and explore their employment opportunities.
More than 50 Central Illinois employers were on hand, offering job and internship positions to Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ students, alumni and Akorn employees.
Here's a collection of the local TV, radio and print coverage of the event:
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Carrie Pierson, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ’s Dean of Academic Support Services and Director of the Center for Academic and Professional Performance (CAPP), talks with the Decatur Herald & Review about opening the Career Fair to Akorn employees:
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