³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ hosts record-breaking Career Week
The ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ wrapped up its busiest Career Week yet, with more than 1,600 student and alumni check-ins and a lineup of more than 340 employers visiting campus last week.
Career Week is ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ's premier biannual recruiting event, connecting students from all majors with top employers for internships, part-time jobs and full-time positions. Organized by ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ Career Services, the week-long event spans multiple career pathways, featuring five targeted fairs that attracted 779 employer representatives this year. The fairs included STEM and construction, business, communication, health and human services, and behavioral and social sciences.
Participating employers including major companies such as Medtronic, FIS, Mayo Clinic and Mercedes-Benz were on campus actively recruiting Ospreys for exciting opportunities. Employer follow-up surveys show that over 90% of employers who attend Career Week end up hiring ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ students, reinforcing the event's impact.
³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ Career Services’ Industry Engagement office plays a pivotal role in fostering relationships with employers to bring these opportunities to campus. Over the 2024-25 academic year, Career Services has facilitated visits from more than 1,100 employers, setting a record for the university and highlighting ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ’s growing reputation as a top talent destination in the region.
This fall, ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ will begin guaranteeing hands-on experiences, such as internships or research opportunities for students, which can help them land higher-paying jobs when they graduate. Career Week is one example of how ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ's faculty and staff open the doors for students to connect with industry leaders.
Students can also look forward to other major networking events this semester, including Fidelity Investments Day and Swoop into Summer Jobs Fair.