Fort Valley State University’s Center for Student Engagement – Office of Career and Professional Development invites businesses, non-profits, government agencies, school systems, and graduate/professional schools to participate in our career recruitment programs, held on campus each fall and spring semester. Our career programs provide a great opportunity for you to showcase internships, employment, or continuing education. You can also get acquainted with our engaged scholars and see for yourself how our students are cultivating the type of intellectual breadth that empowers them to tackle complicated problems and provide thoughtful solutions.
The 2018-2019 Career Recruitment Program calendar below highlights our signature events.
Career Forum: Cooperative Education
Held annually in September
Students will receive information on companies that will invest in your education and training during alternate semesters of full-time study and work experience.
Graduate/Professional School Fair
Held annually in October
FVSU C. W. Pettigrew Center
Graduate and professional schools are invited to recruit students interested in pursuing advanced degrees.
Career Opportunities Fair
Held annually in November
Georgia Careers Consortium
Cobb Galleria, Marietta, GA
Students will meet employers and graduate programs, representing a variety of industries, career and internship opportunities.
Résumés and Business Attire Required
Career Forum: Internship Employment
Held annually in November
FVSU Student Amenities Center
Students will receive materials on employment, internships and research programs.
Career Forum: Internship Employment
Held annually in January
FVSU Student Amenities Center
Students will receive materials on employment, internships and research programs.
Teacher Recruitment Expo
Held annually in February
FVSU C. W. Pettigrew Center
Representatives from various school systems are invited to recruit students seeking teaching positions.
Career/Graduate Expo ’19
Held annually in March
FVSU C. W. Pettigrew Center
Representatives from various businesses/corporations and federal agencies are invited to recruit students seeking employment and internship opportunities.
53rd Annual Ralph P. Malone Youth Motivation Task Force Conference
Held annually in April. Join us on April 9-11, 2019.
Professionals, volunteers, and alumni share invaluable information to motivate students to pursue various career opportunities.