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College, Career Fair Planned At Roxborough High School

Participating recruiters include Temple, the Army, the Philadelphia Fire Department, Sheet Metal Workers, USPS, and numerous others.

ROXBOROUGH, PHILADELPHIA — Numerous organizations, employers, and schools are coming to Roxborough High School next week for a college and career awareness fair.

The fair will take place from 9 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, Nov. 16 at the school.

Participating recruiters are:

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  • Philadelphia Fire Department
  • Philadelphia Police Department
  • Pennsylvania State Police
  • U.S. Army
  • U.S. Navy
  • Empire Beauty School
  • Philadelphia Technician Training Institute
  • Lincoln Technical Institute
  • Sheet Metal Workers
  • Local 98 Electricians
  • U.S. Postal Service
  • Temple University
  • Cheyney University
  • La Salle University
  • Saint Joseph’s University
  • Chestnut Hill College,
  • Community College of Philadelphia,
  • Free Library of Philadelphia
  • Walmart (paid college tuition + books)

The fair is being hosted by Acting City Controller Christy Brady and Roxborough High School.

Roxborough High School is located at 6498 Ridge Ave.

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