Employers, graduate schools invited to register for Northwest career fair

File photo of Northwest’s fall Career Day. Photo courtesy Todd Weddle | Northwest Missouri University.

MARYVILLE, Mo. – Registration is now open for employers and graduate schools interested in meeting and networking with prospective employees during Northwest Missouri State University’s fall Career Day and Education Expo.

Northwest will connect talent with opportunities when it hosts the Education Expo from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. and Career Day from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.Tuesday, Oct. 2, at the Carl and Cheryl Hughes Fieldhouse.

According to a press release, the Education Expo is designed to connect new and alumni teacher candidates with prospective employers, while Career Day focuses on internship and full-time employment opportunities in a variety of different employment sectors. Graduate Schools also are invited to participate in Career Day to share information with students about degree programs and graduate school opportunities.

Early bird registration for employers participating in Career Day is $100; after Monday, Sept. 3, the cost increases to $125. Education Expo has no registration fee. All interested employers may register by visiting nwmissouri.edu/careerserv.

“We’re thrilled to be hosting this year’s career events in the newly built Hughes Fieldhouse, and are excited to see how the space will aid in the recruiting efforts of the employers who attend,” Jill Brown, director of partnerships and placement at Northwest, said.

Northwest offers more than 120 majors and is home to more than 6,300 students.

Northwest places a high emphasis on profession-based learning to help graduates get a jumpstart on their careers. Students have opportunities to build their resumes with experiences on campus in nearly every area of study, including the Horace Mann Laboratory School, National Public Radio affiliate KXCV, the R.T. Wright Farm, Mozingo Outdoor Education Recreation Area or Knacktive, a student-driven integrated digital marketing communications agency.

At Northwest, 97 percent of bachelor’s degree earners and 99 percent of master’s degree earners secure employment or continue their education within six months of graduation, according to the most recent data.

For more information about Career Day, Education Expo and other services offered by Career Services at Northwest, contact (660) 562-1250 or nwmissouri.edu/careerserv.