BOONE—Appalachian State University’s fall career fair, CareerFest, will be held Tuesday, Sept. 29, from noon to 4 p.m. in the Holmes Convocation Center on campus.

The event will feature 130 employers and showcase internship and employment opportunities for Appalachian students and alumni. Participating organizations represent diverse areas including technology, healthcare, human services, transportation, construction, retail, consumer products, and the government and nonprofit sectors.

Organized by Appalachian’s Career Development Center, the fair is expected to attract several hundred job and internship seekers. Some employers will conduct first-round interviews Sept. 30 and Oct. 1.

“Many recruiters will also be seeking interns, so we encourage all students to visit CareerFest even though they might not be seeking full-time employment yet. The employers welcome an opportunity to network with students and faculty,” said Susan McCracken, director of career development and economic engagement.

To search the list of participating employers, visit https://careers.appstate.edu/careerfest.

Questions should be directed to Courtney Broere in the Career Development Center at 828-262-2180.

About Appalachian State University

As a premier public institution, Appalachian State University prepares students to lead purposeful lives. App State is one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina System, with a national reputation for innovative teaching and opening access to a high-quality, cost-effective education. The university enrolls more than 21,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and 80 graduate majors at its Boone and Hickory campuses and through App State Online. Learn more at https://www.appstate.edu.

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