Registration Now Open for WT’s 51st Fall Career and Internship Expo

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

CANYON, Texas — Deadline is Sept. 11 for employers to connect with West Texas A&M University students at the 51st annual Fall Career and Internship Expo.

The expo, held by WT’s Office of Career and Professional Development, will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 25 in the First United Bank Center on WT’s Canyon campus.

It is designed for students graduating within the next year, those looking for summer internships or part-time positions now and in the future, and those with questions for employers about their future career options.

“We know that both employers and students both have real needs at this time, and we look forward to helping foster some meaningful connections at the expo,” said Sam Green, associate director.

A $200 early-bird rate is available through 11:59 p.m. Aug. 21. A $250 general registration rate will continue through 11:59 p.m. Sept. 11.

Sponsorships are available for $650, entitling companies to host a table at the Sept. 24 Networking Night. The evening will include a catered dinner, an employer panel and open networking with top student talent. Sponsorship also includes registration for up to 10 representatives at the expo.

To register, visit wtcareer.12twenty.com/events/30006101278386?userTypeId=4.

A full list of companies will be available to students at the registration link.

The expo is just one way in which the office prepares students for entering the workforce.

WT works to help students develop the skills necessary to find and keep gainful employment during their time at WT and beyond. Services include resume reviews, mock interviews, internship assistance and career coaching.

Upcoming job fairs include the Graduate and Professional Schools Fair on Sept. 10 and Meet the Accountants on Nov. 13.

For information, call 806-651-2345, email wtcareer@wtamu.edu or visit wtamu.edu/career.

Meeting regional needs and preparing students for the workforce are key components 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 $165 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 16 men’s and women’s athletics programs.

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