Career Fair Week at ATU Begins Tuesday

Arkansas Tech University students and alumni will have an opportunity to visit with potential employers during the spring 2017 Career Fair Week, which will be hosted by Norman Career Services beginning Tuesday, Feb. 21.

The week will start with an Educator’s Career Fair on Tuesday, Feb. 21. The fair will take place from 9 a.m.-noon in W.O. Young Building Ballroom. More than 70 exhibitors and 120 recruiters representing school districts and other education-related entities have registered to attend the fair.

A Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Career Fair is set for Wednesday, Feb. 22, from 1-4 p.m. in Young Ballroom. It has attracted more than 40 organizations and 80 recruiters offering opportunities for ATU graduates.

The third and final fair of the week will be an All Majors Career Fair on Thursday, Feb. 23, from 1-4 p.m. in Tucker Coliseum. More than 100 employers and graduate schools seeking candidates from all major fields of study will be in attendance. There will be more than 180 recruiters on hand for the All Majors Career Fair.

Those attending the career fairs will find opportunities for full-time employment, part-time employment and internships.

Students and alumni taking part in the fairs should wear business attire and have resumes to distribute to potential employers. Those who attend the fairs will be entered to win an iPad Mini. One will be given away as a door prize at each fair.

As part of the spring 2017 Career Fair Week, Norman Career Services will also be hosting nine on-campus interviews and four informational sessions to connect students with potential employers.

Learn more about the spring 2017 Career Fair Week.