The W to host healthcare career fair
Employers and graduate school representatives from across the region will gather at Mississippi University for Women on Thursday, Feb. 12, for the Healthcare Career Fair, scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Pohl Gymnasium.
The event offers students opportunity to speak directly with employers and graduate school representatives, explore career pathways, learn about internships and graduate programs and make professional connections that can shape their future. The fair is open to all majors.
“We are excited to host our clinical partners on campus for this event. We look forward each year to the new employment opportunities that are shared with our students,” Brandy Larmon, dean of the Vandergriff College of Nursing and Health Sciences.
Employers and graduate school programs will set up booths to show students what opportunities are available in the healthcare field, as well as recruiting the next generation of professionals.
The fair is open to all majors.
Registration for this event is being held via Handshake. The registration link can be found by going to www.muw.edu/careerservices. The cost to attend is $150 and includes box lunches for up to two recruiters. Additional recruiters may attend for $25 each.
There are 50 available spots for employers and schools. Registration will close Saturday, Feb. 7. After that date, interested parties must reach out to careers@muw.edu or call (662) 241-7619 to register.
Students should also register via the link on the CSPD Center website and their admission is free.
The Career Services and Professional Development Center at The W works to support and partner with University and community stakeholders to provide students with resources that put them heads above the rest. The CSPD Center seeks to complement the excellent teaching in the classroom and cocurricular activities that are employed on campus while helping all students and alumni embrace a life-long career strategy that promotes meaningful work, experiential learning and a sense of purpose that positions them for personal success and careers that serve the common good. To learn more, please visit www.muw.edu/careers/.