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Industry
Compass Group
- Baking & Culinary
- Business & Hospitality
- Electrical
Compass Group is a global leader in contract food service and hospitality serving millions. If you’ve been hungry and away from home, chances are you’ve tasted Compass Group’s delicious food and experienced their outstanding service. Compass is a growing family of companies and a team of passionate individuals delivering the best in food, hospitality, and support services. Compass invites graduates to a great career in one of the restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, or museums where they serve. You can also join the team behind the scenes at their corporate headquarters. Your career path could be a straight line with each successive position leading to the next, or your path could be a journey across industries.
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Q&A with Compass Group
WHAT EXCITES YOU ABOUT THE INDUSTRY YOU SERVE?
I love supporting Penn College, because it allows me to have the opportunity to influence someone’s life. Understanding that there are only so many milestones somebody can have in their life, I love that I get to be part of that impact, which can accelerate someone's growth in their career.
WHAT DO YOU APPRECIATE MOST ABOUT YOUR COMPANY'S CULTURE/MISSION?
I love that we are the 6th largest company in the world. With owning close to 30 companies underneath our family of companies, I have the ability to move around and grow rapidly in our culture.
HOW DID YOUR COMPANY FIRST CONNECT WITH PENN COLLEGE?
An amazing representative reached out to us.
WHY DO YOU BELIEVE PENN COLLEGE IS A SOUND INVESTMENT? WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR RETURN?
We are new to Penn College, but looking to hire some amazing talent.
WHAT QUALITIES DO YOU VALUE MOST WHEN RECRUITING PENN COLLEGE STUDENTS & ALUMNI?
I are seeking a unique skillset in the Pennsylvania area.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU SHARE WITH HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO ARE CONSIDERING PENN COLLEGE?
Keep an open mind about what you want the rest of your life to be. It starts in college.
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Kyle Wardrop
Manager of University Relations and Student Engagement
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