Career fair brings internship opportunities to students

Chadron State students had the chance Friday to visit with many businesses about internships and future job opportunities in the future at the annual CSC Career Fair in the Student Center Ballroom.

“It is a good opportunity for students,” Director of Career and Academic Planning Services Deena Kennell said. “It is the only time in life when jobs look for you, not the other way around.

“It has been a struggle in the past to get students to attend.  I don’t know if they know what a great opportunity it is,” Kennell said. “Students are able to connect with many different employers, and quite a few students are able to receive internships.”

All students were welcomed to go and meet the different employers and internships available for students who are sophomores, juniors, and seniors.  The more students who participate, the more venders who come to the job fair the following year, Kennel said.

“You had to approach the venders and talk to them, instead of having them just talk to you,” Allison Hoover, 22, senior of Crete, said.  “I was looking for a business job and was able to apply for a job at a bank.”

More than 30 venders made their way to Chadron State. A number of financial and business venders were present along with representatives from the agricultural, forestry, health, and law enforcement sectors. The agencies ranged from the federal and state level to private businesses. Multiple venders returned this year from last year with more graduate and professional schools attending than in previous years. Only three of the venders were from Chadron and the remaining venders were from Nebraska and the surrounding states.