As the semester nears its end, the Office of Career Services is reaching out to local and regional business owners and employers hoping to hire from the nearly 300 students that will be earning degrees in May.
Graduating students will be earning certificate, associate, baccalaureate and master degrees, many of them looking for their first job outside of school.
“Our students are eager to enter the workforce and make a difference,” said Vanessa Stroman, Career Services Coordinator. “Our plan is to build as many connections as possible between employers and our students.”
Stroman is the new to the position, and is building relations with organizations who are hiring throughout the region. More than 20 businesses and non-profits have signed up to participate in the upcoming job fair on Tuesday, May 3.
“Our on-campus job fair is the perfect opportunity for companies to connect with students who are making decisions on where to work for the summer and the fall,” said Stroman.
The job fair is open to all community members. WNMU will be offering free studio headshots for students and community members who wish to take one at the site of the fair. Headshots will then be provided by email.
The Office of Career Services offers year-round job placement services for students including resume building and mock interviews. Employers are welcome to have a campus presence throughout the school year.
“We love to have our community partners on campus offering job and internship opportunities for our students, anytime of the year,” said Stroman.
The Spring Job Fair will take place in the Student Memorial Center 3rd floor beginning at 9:00 a.m. on May 3. To register a free booth at the fair, contact Stroman at 575-538-6277 or Vanessa.Stroman@wnmu.edu.