Employer Registration Information
PERC EDUCATION JOB FAIR
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
9:30 am - 3 pm (EST)
Monroeville Convention Center
209 Mall Blvd, Monroeville, PA 15146
Employer Registration is Open!
Deadline to Register: December 22, unless we sell out sooner
Deadline to Register: December 22, unless we sell out sooner
2024 Registration Packages
Things to consider before registering:
- Gold, Silver and Bronze Sponsorship Tiers will receive premium, prime or preferred booth locations depending on the tier selected.
- Example of floor map - *floor map subject to change without notice
- Additional recruiters are included in each sponsorship tier and receive additional pre-fair marketing benefits designated by each tier package.
- Additional sponsorship options available at lower price points: Candidate Lounge Sponsor and Candidate Meal Voucher Sponsor.
- All registrations received will be reviewed by the PERC Board, prior to approval.
- *NEW* Approval criteria: Priority will be given to school-based organizations. All other organization types will remain "pending" in Handshake and placed on a waitlist until registration closes December 20.
- Waitlist: Registrations on the waitlist will be reviewed in January and approved as space allows. Consideration for approval will include organization type, registration date, past participation at PERC, and geographic location. You will be contacted directly via email if we are able to accept your registration.
REGISTRATION PACKAGES
Standard Registration Tier: $450.00
Sponsorship Tiers:
Gold Sponsorship Tier: $1250 (limited space available)
Silver Sponsorship Tier: $900 (limited space available)
Bronze Sponsorship Tier: $700 (limited space available)
Candidate Lounge Sponsor: $350
PERC is seeking sponsors to enhance the Candidate Lounge in an effort to create a calm space for candidates to relax and recharge between networking and interviews. Candidate Lounge Sponsors will have their organization logo and booth number displayed in the candidate lounge announcing your sponsorship and presence at the fair.
Candidate Meal Voucher Sponsor: $500 - limited to 8 sponsors
PERC provides a meal voucher to every candidate who attends the fair. The voucher can be redeemed at the concession stand for complimentary food items. Candidate Meal Voucher Sponsors will have their organization's logo featured on the voucher, along with verbiage advertising your sponsorship and opportunities in all pre-fair email communications sent to candidates. Sponsorship opportunity is limited to 8 employers. Your organization's logo must be submitted to Kristen Ritter at info@percjobfair.org by January 26 to be included on the meal voucher.
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:
Quarter-Page Digital Directory Ad: $150
Standard Registrations and Bronze Sponsorship Tiers can choose to add-on a quarter-page ad to their registration package.
Includes:
- 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)
Sponsorship Tiers:
Gold Sponsorship Tier: $1250 (limited space available)
- 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
- Half-Page ad in digital fair directory: Ad dimensions - 7.45" w x 4.55" h (submit to info@percjobfair.org by January 19)
- School/Organization Logo listed on the PERC website
- Listed as sponsor on Candidate Event Page on 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 sent prior to the fair (payment must be received by March 1 to receive contact information--contact information sent 1 week before fair)
Silver Sponsorship Tier: $900 (limited space available)
- 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
- Quarter-Page ad in digital fair directory: Ad dimensions - 3.625" w x 4.55" h (submit to info@percjobfair.org by January 19)
- School/Organization listed as sponsor on the PERC website
- Listed as sponsor on Candidate Event Page on 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--contact information sent 1 week before fair)
Bronze Sponsorship Tier: $700 (limited space available)
- 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 listed as sponsor 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--contact information sent 1 week before fair)
Candidate Lounge Sponsor: $350
PERC is seeking sponsors to enhance the Candidate Lounge in an effort to create a calm space for candidates to relax and recharge between networking and interviews. Candidate Lounge Sponsors will have their organization logo and booth number displayed in the candidate lounge announcing your sponsorship and presence at the fair.
Candidate Meal Voucher Sponsor: $500 - limited to 8 sponsors
PERC provides a meal voucher to every candidate who attends the fair. The voucher can be redeemed at the concession stand for complimentary food items. Candidate Meal Voucher Sponsors will have their organization's logo featured on the voucher, along with verbiage advertising your sponsorship and opportunities in all pre-fair email communications sent to candidates. Sponsorship opportunity is limited to 8 employers. Your organization's logo must be submitted to Kristen Ritter at info@percjobfair.org by January 26 to be included on the meal voucher.
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 six-foot table with 2 chairs used for interviewing candidates in a location away from the employer booth in an adjacent banquet hall.
- Recruiters must complete interviews and depart from the convention center by 3:30pm
Quarter-Page Digital Directory Ad: $150
Standard Registrations and Bronze Sponsorship Tiers can choose to add-on a quarter-page ad to their registration package.
Includes:
- 1 quarter-page employer ad featured in the PERC Digital Employer Directory which will be shared with the consortia and all candidates.
- Ad dimensions: 3.625" w x 4.55"h
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 without notice.
Standard registration booth locations will be assigned based on the date the registration was received.
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 without notice.
Standard registration booth locations will be assigned based on the date the registration was received.
PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION INFORMATION
Payment Information
Your invoice will not be generated automatically in Handshake after you register. Instead, after your registration is approved, the PERC Treasurer will manually create your invoice in Stripe (PERC payment processing system). Invoices for new registrations received will be created and sent via Stripe email every Thursday. Please check your spam/junk folder as sometimes invoices land there instead of in your inbox.
You have the option to provide payment via check or by credit card. If you prefer to pay via credit card, there will be a link on the invoice to provide credit card payment. If you prefer to pay by check, instructions and the address to remit payment will be included on the invoice.
Please note: Your registration is not final until full payment is received. Payment is due within 30 days from date of invoice and before the event date of March 20, 2024. If PERC does not receive payment within 30 days of sending the invoice, 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.
Your invoice will not be generated automatically in Handshake after you register. Instead, after your registration is approved, the PERC Treasurer will manually create your invoice in Stripe (PERC payment processing system). Invoices for new registrations received will be created and sent via Stripe email every Thursday. Please check your spam/junk folder as sometimes invoices land there instead of in your inbox.
You have the option to provide payment via check or by credit card. If you prefer to pay via credit card, there will be a link on the invoice to provide credit card payment. If you prefer to pay by check, instructions and the address to remit payment will be included on the invoice.
Please note: Your registration is not final until full payment is received. Payment is due within 30 days from date of invoice and before the event date of March 20, 2024. If PERC does not receive payment within 30 days of sending the invoice, 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.
Refund and Cancellation Policy
The Cancellation Deadline for Sponsorship Tier packages is January 19. Cancellation deadline for Standard Registration packages is March 1. 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 the balance of your invoice is expected in full from those who have not yet paid. Refunds for cancellations received prior to the designated deadline will be processed after the fair.
*NEW* Employer No-Show Policy
Organizations that do not attend the fair without notifying PERC prior to the fair, will not receive a refund and are expected to pay the balance of the invoice. All no-show employers will be placed on the waitlist for subsequent PERC fairs for review. All outstanding balances must be paid prior to being approved for future PERC fairs.
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.
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
COVID AND PUBLIC HEALTH POLICY
PERC will be following CDC and Pennsylvania Department of Health guidelines for large gatherings at the time of the event.
