Save the Date for MERC 2025

Sunday, June 16, 2024

The Massachusetts Educational Recruiting Consortium (MERC) is made up of representatives from colleges and universities throughout Massachusetts. They hold an annual career fair at Boston University with over 100 employers from school systems and non-profits looking to hire teacher candidates, counselors, administrators, speech therapists, social workers, and more. And they have announced when the next event will be held.

SAVE THE DATE: Thursday, April 24 2025 at Boston University

UMass Amherst is a member of MERC, and this annual event is FREE to attend for all current UMass students and alumni. You do not want to miss the second-largest career fair in the nation for education recruiting.

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About Dr. Elise Carrier

Dr. Elise Carrier is an experienced higher education professional with an unwavering passion for empowering individuals to realize and achieve their professional aspirations. In her role as the Associate Director for Career and Professional Development at The Career Hub, Elise is instrumental in the creation and implementation of a diverse spectrum of career programs. 

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