Nearly 200 employers are scheduled to participate in the 19th annual Career Day at UNLV on Feb. 19.

While Career Day is primarily designed for UNLV students and alumni, members of the public are welcome to participate in the free event, according to Eileen McGarry, UNLV's director of career services.

McGarry said she expects this career day to be a fruitful one. "We are in a strong economy right now, so most of the companies that will have booths at Career Day have positions for which they are recruiting."

Career Day will take place from 9 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. on the concourse level of the Thomas & Mack Center.

Among the employers scheduled to have booths at the event are Disney World, 360 Communications, Bank of America, Andahl Engineering, Bechtel Nevada, Caesars, EG&G, Harrahs Hotels, Hyatt Hotels, and the state of Nevada.

McGarry said that the company representatives staffing the booths will be prepared not only to talk about current employment opportunities, but also about what kind of career preparation would be valuable for a future employee. The latter will be particularly valuable for students who still are in their first years at UNLV, she said, because they can use such advice in determining what courses to take and whether to pursue such options as internships during their university careers.

Many of the companies present will have give-away items to offer people who stop by their booths, McGarry said.

Additionally, some companies have donated items for a door-prize drawing. Thomas & Mack Center concession stands will be open throughout the event.

For additional information, call the career services at 895-3495.