DECATUR -- Millikin 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 Millikin to attend Thursday's Spring 2023 Career Fair 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 Millikin students, alumni and Akorn employees.
Here's a collection of the local TV, radio and print coverage of the event:
WCIA – “Decatur pitches in with job fairs, workforce development for laid-off Akorn workers”
Carrie Pierson, Millikin’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: “Millikin dean welcomes laid-off Akorn employees at career fair”
Decatur Herald & Review – “Millikin, area companies welcome former Akorn employees”
Decatur Herald & Review – “Akorn workers begin to chart path forward at layoff assistance workshop”
NowDecatur – “Former Akorn employees welcomed to Millikin Career Fair for a chance at a new career”
