The Sorrell College of Business hosted a career fair on March 5, providing students with a great opportunity to explore various employment options and the ability to network with industry professionals.
“This annual event maintains the objective of supplying students with chances to seek job shadowing opportunities, internship positions, and career roles,” Preston Pritchett, a lecturer and program coordinator in the 360 Center for Professional Life.
“Networking events such as this produce enriching experiences that enhance student job search efforts and provide clarity about next steps in their career journeys,” he said.
Established in 2021 to promote “360-degree” professional development within the Sorrell College, the 360 Center provides programs, events and student services all aimed and building “soft” skills, relationship building and personal wellness.
In all, 29 employers participated in the career fair. They were:
Alabama Ag Credit
Alabama Department of Public Health
Alabama Department of Revenue
Alfa Insurance
All In Credit Union
Auto-Owners Insurance Company
Baldwin EMC
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
City of Phenix City
Department of Examiners of Public Accounts
Enterprise Mobility
Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama, LLC
MAX Credit Union
Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce
National Security Group in Elba
Personnel Resources Dothan
PS LOGISTICS
Sanders and KW Companies
Southeastern Freight Lines, Inc.
Southern Tire Mart
Southwestern Advantage
The Alabama Department of Insurance
The Retirement Systems of Alabama
The Sherwin-Williams Company
Thompson Tractor Company, Inc.
Truckworx, Inc.
United Rentals, Inc.
Waffle House, Inc.
YellaWood
Find more pictures from the event here.
