It’s that time of year again when the leaves fall and the weather changes, but not one’s path to find their future. There are a plethora of ways to look for internships, jobs, or careers, but only one way to meet and greet employers, and that’s the career fair.

UWS student speaking with career fair employers about possible internships and entry-level permanent positions.
Photo by Maddie Schaffer | The Promethean

The University of Wisconsin-Superior held a fair on Thursday, Oct. 17, from 12 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Yellowjacket Union Hall. All students and alums from all years and all majors were welcome to attend.

The event offers unique opportunities, from entry-level permanent positions to summer 2025 internships. Students and alums can pursue the career opportunities and various employers on Handshake. Some employers in attendance were WisDOT, Mystic Lake Casino and Hotel, Ampact, UWS-Human Resources, and more.

It’s a place to discover, explore, and connect with new and future opportunities. To many of these employers, a career fair is a way to get the word out about what they offer in hopes a college student can find a perfect fit.

UWS Career Fair opportunities ranging from health, human resources, engineering and more.
Photo by Maddie Schaffer | The Promethean

This is one reason it is essential to discover, explore, and connect: not every employer is looking for a specific major.

Talent Acquisition Program Manager Holly Oppegard at Mystic Lake Casino and Hotel said, “For some roles (like the CFO), we would be. All other roles, there are degrees that we would like to see, but we are open more to the related experience that a person has.” WisDOT has a similar approach where specific internships call for particular majors, but there is room for many other degree types within their operations.

Attending the career fair at the University of Wisconsin-Superior can provide valuable opportunities for students and alums from all majors. The event offers a wide range of prospects, from entry-level permanent positions to internships.

It’s an excellent chance to network with potential employers and explore various career paths. The insights from employers like WisDOT and Mystic Lake Casino and Hotel emphasize the importance of discovering, exploring, and connecting at such events.

Overall, attending the career fair could open up doors to unexpected and exciting career opportunities.