Prospective employers are invited to register for the upcoming MTSU Student Employment Fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 30, in the Student Union Ballroom, a site change made by university officials who indicate rain may be in the forecast. To register, visit http://mtsu.edu/career/careerfairs.php.There is a $75 registration fee.

Produced by the Career Development Center, the event’s mission is to connection students with employers in the area who offer part-time jobs that are flexible to accommodate students’ class schedules and academic commitments.

Now MTSU juniors, business major Shelby Hurt of Winchester, Tenn., and geosciences major Mark Crosslin of Estill Springs, Tenn., talk with Sgt. Andrew Bennett and investigation specialist Kyle Thompson of the MTSU Police Department during the 2016 Student Employment Fair. This year’s fair will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 30.(MTSU file photo by Kimi Conro)

Dusty Doddridge

“MTSU has a student body known by employers for their work ethic and diverse skills in communication, problem solving, teamwork, and technology,” said Dusty Doddridge, interim director for the center. “Many new and returning students will be seeking part-time employment as they return to campus making the Student Employment Fair a great opportunity for employers and students to connect.”

The event is part of Connection Point and is a great opportunity for students and employers to interact.

Connection Point provides programming that gives students opportunities to engage in campus life and better “connect” with True Blue Community.

To learn more about the event, future employer-related events and the career center, call 615-898-2500.

MTSU offers more than 300 combined undergraduate and graduate programs.

— Randy Weiler (Randy.Weiler@mtsu.edu)

Students stroll amongst dozens of tables to meet with representatives from local businesses and MTSU departments, including the Career Development Center, during the 2016 Student Employment Fair. This year’s fair will be held Aug. 30 in the Student Union Commons. (MTSU file photo by Kimi Conro)