INFORMATION FOR EMPLOYERS



​PERC 2023 Education Job Fair
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Monroeville Convention Center

Employer Registration is Closed!
​We are no longer accepting employer registrations of any kind.
What to Expect at a PERC Education Job Fair
  • ​The annual PERC Education fair is held in the spring and attracts around 1,000 candidates
  • Candidates from approximately 25 consortia member schools(and many from non-consortium institutions) attend
  • Employers have the opportunity to network with Juniors and Seniors at the fair
  • Employers can schedule same-day interviews with preferred candidates
  • Various Certification Areas Expected
In addition to the list of teacher certification areas recruited at the fair, other professional degrees associated with education are also encouraged to attend, such as school counseling, school social worker, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and nursing.
Announcement **NEW** registration packages available for 2023!
​Special items to highlight:
  • Gold, Silver and Bronze Sponsorship Tiers will receive premium, prime or preferred booth locations depending on the tier selected.
  • Additional recruiters are included in each sponsorship tier.
  • Sponsors receive additional pre-fair marketing benefits designated by each tier package.
  • Digital Employer Directory
Employer Registration Packages
Standard Registration Tier:  $450.00
  • Admittance for 2 registrants** on the day of the event
  • 10x10 booth in an assigned booth location - 8’ high back drape, 3’ high side drape 
  • 1 six-foot skirted table, two chairs, and one trash can
  • Continental breakfast, lunch, and exhibitor badges to 2 registrants
  • Use of Handshake
  • Candidate contact information will be sent prior to the fair (payment must be received by March 1 to receive contact information)
**up to 2 additional recruiters can be added to a Standard Registration package for $75 each. A total of 4 recruiters permitted per standard registration. If additional recruiters are needed, please register for a sponsorship tier package.

Sponsorship Tiers:
Gold Sponsorship Tier:  $1250 (limited to 18 employers)
  • Admittance for 6 registrants** on the day of the event 
  • 10x10 booth in a **PREMIUM**  location - 8’ high back drape, 3’ high side drape
  • 1 six-foot skirted table, 6 chairs, and one trash can
  • Continental Breakfast and Lunch provided to 6 registrants
  • Full-Page ad in digital fair directory
  • School/Organization Logo listed on the PERC website
  • Listed as sponsor on Candidate Event Description in Handshake
  • Listed as Gold Sponsor in candidate communications
  • Day of recognition including signage in candidate registration area as well as a social media feature
  • Use of Handshake before, during and after the fair
  • Candidate contact information will be sent prior to the fair (payment must be received by March 1 to receive contact information)
**6 recruiters is the maximum number of recruiters permitted at a sponsorship booth. No additional recruiters can be added to this sponsorship package as it already includes the maximum number of representatives.

Silver Sponsorship Tier: $900 (limited to 18 employers)
  • Admittance for 4 registrants** on the day of the event 
  • 10x10 booth in a **PRIME**  location - 8’ high back drape, 3’ high side drape
  • 1 six-foot skirted table, 4 chairs, and one trash can. 
  • Continental Breakfast and Lunch provided to 4 registrants
  • Half-Page ad in digital fair directory
  • School/Organization Logo listed on the PERC website
  • Listed as sponsor on Candidate Event Description in Handshake
  • Listed as Silver Sponsor in candidate communications
  • Use of Handshake before, during and after the fair
  • Candidate contact information sent prior to the fair (payment must be received by March 1 to receive contact information)
**up to 2 additional recruiters can be added to a Silver Sponsorship Tier package for $75 each.

Bronze Sponsorship Tier: $700 (limited to 18 employers)
  • Admittance for 3 registrants** on the day of the event 
  • 10x10 booth in a  **PREFERRED** location - 8’ high back drape, 3’ high side drape
  • 1 six-foot skirted table, 3 chairs, and one trash can. 
  • Continental Breakfast and Lunch provided to 3 registrants
  • School/Organization Logo listed on the PERC website
  • Use of Handshake before, during and after the fair
  • Candidate contact information sent prior to the fair (payment must be received by March 1 to receive contact information)
​ **up to 3 additional recruiters can be added to a Bronze Sponsorship Tier package for $75 each.

Interview Table: $125 
All registration packages can choose to add-on an interview table. Up to 3 interview tables can be added per employer.
Limited availability. Sold on a first-come, first-served basis.
Includes:
  • 1 four-foot table with 2 chairs used for interviewing candidates in a location away from the employer booth 
  • Recruiters must complete interviews and depart from the convention center by 3:30pm
​Please Note: Let your interviewees know whether they are interviewing at your booth or at interview tables setup in an adjacent banquet hall.

Half-Page Digital Directory Ad: $150 
Standard Registrations and Bronze Sponsorship Tiers can choose to add-on a half-page ad to the registration package.
Includes:
  • 1 horizontal half-page employer ad featured in the PERC Digital Employer Directory which will be shared with the consortia and all candidates. 
  • Ad dimensions:  7" x 4.75"​
Payment and Cancellation Policy
Payment Information
Invoices for registrations received before March 1 will have 30 days to make payment. Invoices for registrations received after March 1 must submit payment via credit card. All payments are due prior to attendance at the fair. If an employer is unable to pay via credit card, payment arrangements must be approved by PERC Treasurer, Renee Coyne, treasurer@percjobfair.org. Organizations with outstanding balances will not be eligible to participate in the event, receive candidate information or register for subsequent fairs.

Refund/Cancellation Policy
All cancellations (registration, recruiters, etc.) MUST be submitted in writing via email to info@percjobfair.org

Sponsorship Tier Cancellation Deadline: Friday, February 3, 2023
Standard Registration Cancellation Deadline: Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Cancellations received on or before the designated deadline will receive a full refund minus a $50 processing fee. 
Cancellations received after the designated deadline, will not receive a refund and payment is expected from those who have not yet paid. All refunds will be processed after the job fair.

​Registration Information Changes
Any changes (recruiter names, certification areas, etc.) can be made by the registrant within their Handshake career fair registration.  PERC will not be responsible for any edits to your information. Please make all changes by March 1. For additional support, please email info@percjobfair.org

Delinquent Payment Fee
Payment is due prior to your attendance at the job fair. If PERC does not receive payment within 30 days, a late fee of $50 will be assessed per 30-day period.  Organizations with outstanding balances will not be eligible to participate in the event or register for subsequent career fairs.
Booth Assignment Process
​All booth locations with be assigned by the PERC Executive Board.

Sponsors will be assigned booth locations based on their sponsorship tier and the color-coded diagram. 
Color-coded locations are intended to provide a general idea of booth locations per registration tier. Floor map subject to change. 
​
Standard registration booth locations will be assigned by the date the registration was received.
COVID Policy
PERC will be following CDC and Pennsylvania Department of Health guidelines for large gatherings at the time of the event. 
Thank you to our 2023 Sponsors!