NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Office of Counseling and Career Services will hold its Spring 2024 Career Fair on Tuesday, Feb. 27 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the Friedman Student Union Ballroom.  

The event is open to both undergraduate and graduate students at NSU who would like to meet and connect with prospective employers. Professional attire is required to attend. Assistant Director of Counseling and Career Services Rachel Cunningham said networking with different employers from multiple industries can increase the chances of finding an internship or job after graduation.   

Students can get more information through Handshake at nsu.la/GFstudent. Employers can sign up at nsu.la/GFemployer.  

Scheduled participants include BOM, NRMC, CHRISTUS Health, Ochsner LSU Health, Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, Willis-Knighton Health System, University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences – Occupational & Physical Therapy,  Center for Children & Families, LA National Guard at NSU, Army Healthcare – Mid-West/South Region, Arq, Inc., Crest Industries, RoyOMartin, Mission & Installation Contracting Command, and KNOE 8 News. 

Also scheduled to participate are EisnerAmper, Coca-Cola UNITED, City Year, LA Workforce Commission, City of Baton Rouge, Garland Police Department. Alexandria Police Department, LA Department of Public Safety & Corrections, LA Department of State Civil Service, LA Department of Transportation & Development, LA Office of Financial Institutions and the LA Office of Justice.  

The Career Fair will also include LSU Health Sciences Center – New Orleans, LSU – College of Human Sciences & Education – School of Social Work, Southern University Law Center, Mississippi College School of Law, LSU Shreveport – Graduate Studies, Charter Schools USA, Dollar General and the USDA.