There were plenty of opportunity to be found for NSU students nearing graduation at the university’s career fair held at the Friedman Student Union Tuesday.

The fair featured 40 employers, ranging from a mix of governmental agencies to private industry. Rapides Parish employers Roy O. Martin and the Alexandria Police Department Over 150 students took advantage of this opportunity to meet with recruiters and jump-start their careers after they earn their degrees.

NSU will also be sponsoring a career fair in March for teaching positions.

One particularly noteworthy aspect of the career fair is the positive impression NSU alumni have made on their employers. Several recruiters were alumni who have done well and have been sent back to help recruit for their firms. Alumni doing well and making a good impression created opportunities for the next generation of graduates.