Fall Career Expo a Success

More than 500 students participated in the 2017 Fall Career Expo organized by the Gerard R. Roche Center for Career Development.

More than 500 students participated in the 2017 Fall Career Expo organized by the Gerard R. Roche Center for Career Development.

The expo offered opportunities for internships, employment and advanced degrees in disciplines ranging from business and science to physical therapy, education and criminal justice. More than 100 companies, nonprofit organizations and graduate, law and schools of medicine participated in the event, along with organizations offering service opportunities.

“It was a great way to connect with companies and agencies related to my major,” said Brianna Johnson, a Panuska College of Professional Studies student. “I feel like I got my foot in the door and met a lot of great representatives.”

Each semester, the Roche Center organizes student career fairs and internships, which give students the opportunity to integrate classroom learning with real-world experiences. The Classes of 2016 and 2017 completed internships at 992 organizations in 35 different states, plus the District of Columbia, China, Czech Republic, Panama and South Africa.

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