TROY, Ala. (TROJANVISION) — Troy University’s Office of Career Services is connecting computer and science students to potential employers.

As graduation approaches, many college students begin facing the pressure of finding internships, work-study positions, and full-time jobs. For juniors and seniors at Troy University, that process can feel overwhelming.

To help ease that transition, Monday afternoon, Career Services helped host the Computer Science and Technology Career fair. The event focused on students in the College of Science and Engineering.

Graduate assistant Vrund Shah said the goal of these fairs is to create meaningful connections between students and employers.

“Career fairs like this and all other career fairs are an opportunity to connect with employers within different industries,” Shah said.

By hosting college-specific fairs, organizers ensure students meet companies that align with their academic programs and career goals.

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“A lot of the people in there are really welcoming and informative,” student Austin Jenkins said. “They give you a lot of information. I just had to put a whole bunch of stuff down—they give you a lot of stuff.”

In addition to collecting promotional materials, students had the chance to speak one-on-one with recruiters. In some cases, those conversations led to students receiving personal business cards and follow-up opportunities.

Shah believes now is the ideal time for students to begin preparing for their careers.

“Employers are looking for fresh people to hire, new perspectives, new ideas, and new technological skills,” he said.

For students like Jenkins, the event highlighted the university’s commitment to helping bridge the gap between college and the workforce.

The Office of Career Services will continue hosting career fairs throughout the semester. The next event, the Sorrell College of Business Career Fair, is scheduled for March 4.

In addition, the department offers “Workshop Wednesdays,” held weekly through April, covering topics such as résumé building, interview skills, and professional networking. More resources from Career Services can be found here.