Career Center News
Po-Yu “Tony” Lai named 2019 Kyle Pelton Student Employee of the Year
April 10, 2019 — Kansas State University student employees, supervisors, family and friends gathered April 10 to recognize more than 40 K-Staters who were nominated for the Student Employee of the Year award. Po-Yu “Tony” Lai, student worker for the Department of Animal Sciences and Industry, was named the 2019 Kyle Pelton Student Employee of the Year.
Big 12 Virtual Career Fair to be held March 27
March 18, 2019 — K-State students and alumni interested in finding jobs and internships are invited to connect with over 80 employers from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, through the Big 12 Virtual Career Fair.
Attend the Social Services Career Meet-Up
Feb. 22, 2019 — Students interested in learning about careers in family services, social work, corrections and nonprofit organizations are encouraged to attend the Social Services Career Meet-Up from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 28.
Media and Communications Career Meet-Up Open to All Students
Feb. 11, 2019 — Students interested in advertising, journalism and public relations are invited to attend the Media and Communications Career Meet-Up from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, in the Berney Family Welcome Center Great Room.
Experience the Design Expo
Feb. 11, 2019 — The 2019 Design Expo will be held from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, March 1, in the Hilton Garden Inn and Convention Center in Manhattan. Students can visit with firms looking for interns and full-time employees from the following academic programs: Architecture, Graphic Design, Interior Architecture and Product Design, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, and Regional and Community Planning.
Upcoming Career Meet-Up: Hospitality Industry
Feb. 6, 2019 — The K-State Career Center will host the Hospitality Career Meet-Up on Tuesday, Feb. 19. All students are welcome to meet with employers in food and beverage, meeting and event, and lodging management fields to learn about part-time, internship and full-time positions.
Agri-Industry Career Fair Open to Students of All Majors
Jan. 21, 2019 — Students are invited to attend the Agri-Industry Career Fair from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 30, on the second floor of the K-State Student Union.
Engineering Career Fair to be held Feb. 12 and 13
Dec. 19, 2018 — Engineering students have the chance to network with more than 100 employers to learn about internship and career opportunities.
Exclusive Student Event: Suit Up with the Career Center and JCPenny
Nov. 12, 2018 — The Career Center and JCPenney partner to offer 40 percent off all professional attire to K-State students.
Attend the Creative Career Meet-Up
Oct. 17, 2018 — The K-State Career Center invites artistic students to the upcoming Creative Career Meet-Up, where they can connect with employers in creative fields such as writing, acting, music, design and art.
Career Center hosts Health Career Meet-Up
Oct. 17, 2018 — Students interested in working in a health-related profession are invited to the Health Career Meet-Up, a free networking event with industry professionals.
Learn about majors and minors at K-State
Oct. 9, 2018 — Students interested in learning more about K-State's academic majors, minors and secondary majors are encouraged to attend the Majors, Minors and More Fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10, in the K-State Student Union Grand Ballroom. Dress is casual for this come-and-go event.
Wildlife and Natural Resources Meet-Up next Wednesday
Oct. 8, 2018 — Students interested in working in a wildlife or natural resources fields are invited to network with employers in the industry at a career meet-up from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17, at the Berney Family Welcome Center.
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