NATCHITOCHES – There was plenty of opportunity to be found for NSU students nearing graduation at the Northwestern State University career fair held at the Friedman student union Tuesday, Feb. 25. The fair featured 38 employers, ranging from a mix of governmental agencies to private industry. Over 150 students took advantage of this opportunity to meet with recruiters and jump-start their careers after they earn their degrees. CENLA area employers were well in evidence with Roy O. Martin, CLECO, Christus Health, the Alexandria Police Department, and Fort Johnson among the 38 firms and agencies present.

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. Many of the recruiters were alumni who have done well and have been
sent back to help recruit for their firms.

Paige (’24) and Sydney (’23) Hendrick represented Roy O. Martin and were quite possibly the first team of sisters to recruit at the fair. Amy Ashworth (’18) represented CLECO. The Alexandria Police Department was represented by 2023 NSU alumni Officer Jaydan Perkins. Cenla area Bank BOM featured three alumni: Abby Williams who will graduate in May, Mary Scruggs ’23 and Jorian Dodd ’24. They were joined by St. Mary’s and LSU alumna Ragan Hale.

Northwestern State University graduates who are doing well and making a good impression are the best advertisement for the quality of NSU graduates and create opportunities for the next generation of alumni.