WESTFIELD – Westfield State University will host its 19th annual College Career Centers of Western Massachusetts Government, Criminal Justice, and Non-Profit Career Fair, on Thursday, October 9, from 1:30-4:00 p.m. in the Woodward Center. The fair is considered one of the premier career events in New England for students and alumni interested in the fields of federal employment, law enforcement, criminal justice, psychology, and social services. An estimated 600-800 students attend the fair each year. Westfield State University enrolls more than 1,000 undergraduate and graduate students in criminal justice, psychology, and related fields.
More than 90 federal, state, and local law enforcement and non-profit agencies will be on hand to share career and employment information. Students will learn about many career options including family support clinician, mental health specialist, bank examiner, and several correctional positions.
The fair is free and open to the public. Area high school and college students considering a career in the federal government, criminal justice, or non- profit fields are encouraged to attend. For a list of attending employers, visit: www.westfield.ma.edu/careercenter.
For more information, contact the Career Center, Westfield State University, (413) 572-5206.
