The spring job fair exceeded expectations with over 375 students at Wednesday’s job fair.

“Every time we do a fair, the numbers seem to go up,” job fair host Anne Dragosh said.

Dragosh hopes the event helps students expand their relationships with employers.

“(We hope to) connect students with the different job opportunities that are out there, both for students looking for part-time summer work but also employers that are looking to hire graduating seniors for full-time work after graduation,” Dragosh said.

Participating companies included Buck Services, Classic Cinemas, District 33/Breaking Free, Elite Ambulance, Everwash Car Wash, In the Swim, Ironworkers local 393 apprenticeship, Kane County Cougars, Monarch Landing, Official Finders, Prairie Path Cycles, Smith & Richardson, WDSRA, WeGo Parks, Wyndemere, Carol Stream Park District, U.S. Army, and U.S. Marine Corps.

Job fairs are open for freshmen through seniors with an exception.

“Our spring job fair is available only because we have an employer that is willing to take on 14-year-olds and that is Official Finders, they hire reps and umpires for sporting events. Most companies do need you to be 16 or older,” Dragosh said.

Dragosh has advice to those wanting to try the job fair in the future.

“It’s a good idea to walk around, watch the process, take an opportunity to introduce yourself, They (the companies) understand that some students are looking for a job, possibly for the first time that they might be a little bit out of their comfort zone,” Dragosh said.

Dragosh plans to have another job fair in the fall.