Registration Now Open for Six Spring Career Fairs at WT

Copy by Chip Chandler, 806-651-2124, cchandler@wtamu.edu

CANYON, Texas — Employers seeking the best and brightest can register now for several upcoming career fairs at West Texas A&M University.

WT’s Office of Career and Professional Development will host six career fairs in the spring, beginning with the Career and Internship Expo on Feb. 13.

“Partnering with our University gives employers a unique chance to connect with driven, talented students who are eager to apply their skills to real-world challenges through internships and full-time positions,” said Kat Kane, senior director for the Office of Career and Professional Development. “Our students are equipped with the essential qualities of teamwork, adaptability, and strong work ethics, as well as the technical expertise needed to thrive in any business. Together, we can strengthen the Texas Panhandle by fostering student growth and addressing the workforce needs of our local industries.”

Upcoming events include:

• Career and Internship Expo, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 13, First United Bank Center: The expo is the general job and career fair, attracting students of all classifications and majors who are seeking employment and internship opportunities. General registration is $250; deadline is 11:59 p.m. Jan. 30. Cost is $650 to sponsor the Feb. 12 Networking Night. To register, click here.
• Health Services Fair, noon to 2 p.m. Feb. 27, Harrington Academic Hall WTAMU Amarillo Center, 720 S. Tyler St.: This offers employers the chance to connect with students majoring in nursing, health sciences, and speech and hearing sciences. Registration is $200. To register, click here.
• Summer Camp Job Fair, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 4, Jack B. Kelley Student Center Commons: Camps can connect with students seeking summer employment opportunities. Registration is limited to 22 camps. Registration is $30. To register, click here.
• Educators Expo, 9 a.m. to noon March 26, Legacy Hall in the JBK Student Cetner: School districts can connect with WT students and alumni who are looking to enter the workforce or make a career move. Early bird registration is $150 before 11:59 p.m. Feb. 26. General registration is $200 until 11:59 p.m. March 12. An Educators Networking Night will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. March 25, offering the chance to meet with students who are within a year of graduation; registration fee, which also includes expo registration, is $250, due by 11:59 p.m. March 12. To register, click here.
• Part-Time Job and Internship Fair, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. April 10, Charles K. and Barbara Kerr Vaughn Pedestrian Mall: Those seeking seasonal or part-time help can connect with students in the heart of campus. Registration is $50; deadline is 11:59 p.m. March 27. To register, click here.
• Nonprofit and Behavioral Health Fair, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 24, JBK Student Center Commons: Employers in these specialized fields can connect with students looking to make an impact on the community. Registration is free; deadline is 11:59 p.m. April 10. To register, click here.

For information, contact the Office of Career and Professional Development at 806-651-2345 or wtcareer@wtamu.edu.

Meeting regional needs is a key component of the University’s long-range plan, WT 125: From the Panhandle to the World.

That plan is fueled by the historic One West comprehensive fundraising campaign, which reached its initial $125 million goal 18 months after publicly launching in September 2021. The campaign’s new goal is to reach $175 million by 2025; currently, it has raised more than $160 million.

About West Texas A&M University

WT, a Regional Research University, is redefining excellence in Canyon, Texas, on a 342-acre residential campus, as well as the Harrington Academic Hall WTAMU Amarillo Center in downtown Amarillo. Established in 1910, the University has been part of The Texas A&M University System since 1990. WT, a Hispanic Serving Institution since 2016, boasts an enrollment of more than 9,000 and offers 66 undergraduate degree programs, including eight associate degrees; and 44 graduate degrees, including an integrated bachelor’s and master’s degree, a specialist degree and two doctoral degrees. The University is also home to the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum, the largest history museum in the state and the home of one of the Southwest’s finest art collections. The Buffaloes are a member of the NCAA Division II Lone Star Conference and offers 14 men’s and women’s athletics programs.

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