Career Events

Get a front row seat to hear how others campuses nationwide are integrating career readiness into curriculum, programs, and partnerships.  Choose from 9 sessions (offered at two dates) to help you develop new career readiness strategies, and bring skills development to life at our campus and in our classrooms.

Monday, December 8th - Internship Track

1. The Impact of Internship Participation in Career Competency Development: Insights from the FSU Undergraduate Experience
   
2. From Promise to Practice: Integrating Career Readiness Through Fordham’s Internship Promise
   
3. Bridging the Gap: Cultivating Career-Ready Interns Through Intentional Workforce Preparation
   

Monday, December 8th - Curriculum Integration Track

1. Career Ready Curriculum, World Ready Graduates: Cross Campus Collaboration to Integrate Career Readiness Competencies
   
2. Designing a Scalable, Competency-Based Curriculum
   
3. SPuRS: A Scalable Model for Career Competency Development as a Graduation Requirement
   

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Session Details:

Internship Track (Dec 8)

1. The Impact of Internship Participation in Career Competency Development: Insights from the FSU Undergraduate Experience
   
   • This session examines how internship participation influences students’ self-perceived career competencies and early post-graduation outcomes, using data from the FSU 2023–2024 Graduating Senior Survey and a case study from InternFSU, a structured internship program. Implications are that internships—especially structured programs like InternFSU—play a critical role in fostering career readiness by providing meaningful opportunities to build and apply professional skills and improved employment outcomes.
     
   
   
   

2. From Promise to Practice: Integrating Career Readiness Through Fordham’s Internship Promise
   
   • Learn about Fordham’s Internship Promise, guaranteeing every student at least one high-impact, career-aligned opportunity—such as an internship, research, or community project—before graduation. The session will highlight strategies for aligning with academic priorities via faculty partnerships and four-year planning and also share how Handshake and PeopleGrove (RamConnect) are used to centralize opportunity tracking and student participation, and how tools like PathwayU guide students in connecting their values and interests to experiential learning.
     
   
   
   

3. Bridging the Gap: Cultivating Career-Ready Interns Through Intentional Workforce Preparation
   
   • This session explores a proven framework for integrating career readiness into college internship programming, based on a summer internship model that delivers weekly development sessions alongside the traditional internship elements of job-specific training. The curriculum intentionally addresses the hidden curriculum of the workplace and those unwritten rules and expectations that can make or break early career success. We’ll share pre- and post-assessment data demonstrating measurable growth in interns’ competencies, and offer practical tools for replicating this model in other organizations.
     
   
   
   

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Curriculum Integration Track (Dec 8)

1. Career Ready Curriculum, World Ready Graduates: Cross Campus Collaboration to Integrate Career Readiness Competencies
   
   • Duquesne University launched a provost-supported initiative to bridge the skills gap between academia and industry by embedding NACE Career Readiness Competencies (CRCs) into coursework. Three offices partnered with five academic programs to create Faculty Learning Groups (FLGs), engaging eight faculty members from diverse disciplines. This session will: provide an overview of the partnerships that led to this initiative and the process for developing a successful collaborative approach; highlight the content and structure of the FLG series; and feature two of the course integration projects in an undergraduate and graduate business course and an undergraduate health sciences course that resulted from this initiative presented by the faculty members who integrated these changes.
     
   
   
   

2. Designing a Scalable, Competency-Based Curriculum
   
   • This session showcases a university-wide initiative embedding NACE Career Competencies throughout the student experience across 3- and 4-year degree pathways. The approach integrates experiential learning, career development, and competency-building into academics and advising to ensure every graduate leaves with an individualized career plan. The result was to build structured reflection practices, a career readiness checklist, and employer partnerships that support skill development and workforce alignment. Key Highlights:
     
     • Scaled experiential learning across all colleges and campuses, inside and outside the classroom.
       
     • Embedded career development into general education and major-specific courses, supported by tools like Focus2Career, Big Interview, and Handshake.
       
     • Redesigned the general education core aligned with NACE competencies.
       
     • Implemented annual reflection activities (SMART goals, career confidence survey) to strengthen career identity.
       
     • Created a Career Readiness Checklist and internal portfolio system to track and showcase skills.
       
     • Built employer partnerships for immersive experiences and feedback on competency attainment.
       
     
     
     
   
   
   

3. SPuRS: A Scalable Model for Career Competency Development as a Graduation Requirement
   
   • The Student Professional Readiness Series (SPuRS) at Western Michigan University is a tiered, self-paced program required for all undergraduate business students since 2016. Students progress through foundational and advanced levels, earning recognition at graduation based on engagement. Each activity—ranging from workshops and employer events to reflective practice and experiential learning—is tied to NACE Career Readiness Competencies. SPuRS offers a replicable framework for operationalizing career readiness at scale, providing practical tools for institutions to launch or enhance similar initiatives.
     
   
   
   

Looking to gain hands-on experience by completing an internship while at TXST? Attend the Spring 2026 Internship Fair to meet companies looking to hire you!  

All Majors are welcome and encouraged to attend.

How to prepare before the event:

1. Check the employer LIST in Handshake to see who is attending.
   
2. Conduct RESEARCH on employers you want to meet – learn about their organizations values, departments and major initiatives.
   
3. UPDATE THAT RESUME! Utilize our drop-ins services or see career services for assistance.
   
4. DRESS for the organization you want to work for. Each company typically comes with their own style, we highly encourage you to check their company culture to see how they approach in-office attire.
   

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Elevate your professional presence on LinkedIn with essential strategies. Discover how to craft a standout profile, strategically network, and unlock hidden opportunities in the job market. This Shop Talk session will provide actionable insights to help you navigate LinkedIn with confidence and maximize your career potential.

Presented by: Sherry Yang, Career Counselor, Career Services

Find your path to involvement and impact at the Part-Time Job & Volunteer Fair! Brought to you by Leadership & Service and Career Services, the Part-Time Job & Volunteer Fair is your chance to connect with local employers and non-profit organizations offering part-time jobs and meaningful volunteer experiences. Whether you're looking to explore career interests or get involved in the local community, this fair is your chance to get involved, connect, and grow.

For questions or more information, email getinvolved@txstate.edu or careerservices@txstate.edu.

Looking to gain hands-on experience by getting an internship? Will you be graduating in the next year and do you want to get a jump start on looking for a full-time job? Attend the Construction & Concrete Industries Fair to meet companies looking to hire you!  

How to prepare before the event:

1. Check the employer LIST in Handshake to see who is attending
   
2. Conduct RESEARCH on employers you want to meet – learn about their organization's values, departments, and major initiatives
   
3. UPDATE THAT RESUME! Utilize our drop-ins services or see career services for assistance.
   
4. DRESS for the organization you want to work for. Each company typically comes with its own style, we highly encourage you to check their company culture to see how they approach in-office attire.
   

Looking to gain hands-on experience by getting an internship? Will you be graduating in the next year and do you want to get a jump start on looking for a full-time job? Attend the All Industries Career Day to meet companies looking to hire you!  

Ideal majors or fields include:

How to prepare before the event:

1. Check the employer LIST in Handshake to see who is attending
   
2. Conduct RESEARCH on employers you want to meet – learn about their organizations values, departments and major initiatives
   
3. UPDATE THAT RESUME! Utilize our drop-ins services or see career services for assistance.
   
4. DRESS for the organization you want to work for. Each company typically comes with their own style, we highly encourage you to check their company culture to see how they approach in-office attire.
   

Looking to gain hands-on experience by getting an internship? Will you be graduating in the next year and do you want to get a jump start on looking for a full-time job? Attend the Business & Communication Career Day to meet companies looking to hire you!  

This fair is ideal for students looking to get into a general business function such as General Business Operations, Management Development Programs, Human Resources, Sales, Public Relations, Computer Information Systems, Finance and connect with employers. Ideal majors or fields include:

How to prepare before the event:

1. Check the employer LIST in Handshake to see who is attending
   
2. Conduct RESEARCH on employers you want to meet – learn about their organizations values, departments and major initiatives
   
3. UPDATE THAT RESUME! Utilize our drop-ins services or see career services for assistance.
   
4. DRESS for the organization you want to work for. Each company typically comes with their own style, we highly encourage you to check their company culture to see how they approach in-office attire.
   

Looking to gain hands-on experience in software or hardware by getting an internship or co-op? Will you be graduating in the next year and you want to get a jump start on looking for a full-time job? Attend the Engineering and Technology Career Fair to meet companies looking to hire you!  

This fair is ideal for students looking to work in the following discipline and connect with employers looking to hire candidates within these job roles. ideal majors include:

How to prepare before the event:

1. Check the employer LIST in Handshake to see who is attending
   
2. Conduct RESEARCH on employers you want to meet – learn about their organizations values, departments and major initiatives
   
3. UPDATE THAT RESUME! Utilize our drop-ins services or see career services for assistance.
   
4. DRESS for the organization you want to work for. Each company typically comes with their own style, we highly encourage you to check their company culture to see how they approach in-office attire.
   

Nervous about or unsure of how to take your job search to the next level? Don’t give up! You just need a plan. Find out how to organize your search and target the high-impact activities that will accelerate success. Come learn to use these “tricks of the trade” to uncover exciting job leads and professional contacts. The content for this Shop Talks session is tailored for graduate students.

Presented by: Sherry Yang, Career Counselor, Career Services

How to prepare before the event:

1. Check the employer LIST in Handshake to see who is attending
   
2. Conduct RESEARCH on employers you want to meet – learn about their organization's values, departments, and major initiatives
   
3. UPDATE THAT RESUME! Utilize our drop-ins services or see career services for assistance.
   
4. DRESS
   

Are you looking for a summer job, volunteer opportunity, or a position on campus this summer/next fall? Join us for the Summer Job & Volunteer Fair this Spring. Engage with employers from all over to find your summer adventure.

Summer Job & Volunteer Fair will be held in the LBJSC Grand Ballroom on 4/16 from 11AM-1PM.

How to prepare before the event:

1. Check the employer LIST in Handshake to see who is attending
   
2. Conduct RESEARCH on employers you want to meet – learn about their organizations values, departments and major initiatives
   
3. UPDATE THAT RESUME! Utilize our drop-ins services or see career services for assistance.
   
4. DRESS for the organization you want to work for. Each company typically comes with their own style, we highly encourage you to check their company culture to see how they approach in-office attire.