September 25, 2025
Career Success Expo connects Ferris State students with industry experts for career exploration, inspiration
Ferris State University students will have opportunities to learn more about in-demand careers and resources, as well as current employment opportunities at the Fall 2025 Career Success Expo: Raising Champions to the Next Level in their Careers.
The event is planned for Thursday, Oct. 2 in in the Student Recreation Center, 401 South Street, with an all-major session will take place in the morning from 9 a.m. to noon, followed by an afternoon session for students seeking to find or fill roles in engineering, technology, automation, or skilled trades from 2 to 5 p.m.
Michele Albright, Ferris State’s career readiness specialist and employer liaison, said the number of alumni participating is an indication of the strong bond between industry leaders and Ferris State programs building a talent pipeline. So far, 109 alumni are returning as recruiters and seven alumni volunteers supporting students in this experience.
“The Career and Professional Success team is excited to coordinate this event for students and alumni in partnership with many others across the university,” Albright said.
“We know that by providing encouragement, knowledge about employment trends, access to current career resources, mentorship from successful alumni, and direct conversations with employers, our students and graduates are in great shape to launch successful careers! The Career Success Expo is designed to bring all of this together in a grand one-day in-person career experience this semester.”
Regardless of grade level, employment status or plans, the event is an opportunity for all students, alumni, faculty, and staff to explore, connect, and move forward.
The event includes 194 organizations and 401 recruiters looking to hire Ferris State talent for internships and employment, plus a “Connection Zone” to encourage interactions with professional student organizations, alumni, and various departments who provide career support.
A “Prep Zone” will be staffed by faculty and staff volunteers to assist participants with navigating the event and provide personal support as needed, so that participants welcome and benefit from this career experience.
Students looking to prepare for the event can get assistance through Ferris State’s Career and Professional Success, including help create polished resumes and cover letters and preparing for interviews.