October 20, 2026 — More than 55 employers and 600 students filled the McCann Center for the Fall 2026 Career and Internship Fair, offering the chance to meet recruiters from organizations such as IBM, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, Travelers, and Northwell Health.

The fair is one stop on a fall calendar full of Center for Career Services events built around specific industries, academic schools and skills.

“Our Career fairs provide Marist students with valuable opportunities to connect directly with employers, explore career paths, build professional networks, and discover internships and job opportunities—all while developing the confidence and communication skills essential for career success,” said Mary Jones, Executive Director of the Center for Career Services.

At the fair, employers recruited students for full-time jobs, internships and part-time roles in fields including finance, accounting, health care, education, technology, government, and the arts. Hudson Valley organizations such as Mohonk Preserve, Dutchess County Government, and Central Hudson Gas & Electric joined national firms.

“Attending the Career Fair was a great opportunity to connect with employers, learn more about internship opportunities, what employers are looking for, and explore different career paths in finance,” said Jackie Cuzco '28, a finance major. “I especially appreciated being able to speak directly with professionals, make connections with Marist alumni, and learn more about opportunities for students.”

Fashion Connection Career Fair in Steel Plant. Photo by Nelson Echeverria/Marist University.

The same afternoon, students interested in the fashion industry met employers at the Fashion Connection Career Fair in the Steel Plant, which brought together 25 leading fashion and lifestyle companies including Ralph Lauren, Macy’s, and J. Crew among others.

“What makes the Fashion Connection Career Fair particularly meaningful is that it brings together students with a broad range of interests, from design, public relations, and product development to marketing, communications, and business,” said Malinda Behrens, Director of External Partnerships for the School of Communication and the Arts. “It helps students connect classroom learning with real-world opportunities and better understand the diverse career paths available within today’s evolving fashion and lifestyle industries.”

On Friday, Oct. 30, the School of Computer Science and Mathematics Technology Career Fair will bring technology employers to the Murray Student Center.

Fall 2026 Career and Internship Fair in the McCann Center. Photo by Nelson Echeverria/Marist University.

Tools for Every Career Path
Beyond the career fairs, the Red Fox Future Fridays workshop series gives students a lunch-hour session each week on a single career tool or skill, from building a resume with Big Resume to getting noticed on LinkedIn.

At the Oct. 9 session, students learned to use PeopleGrove and CareerShift to reach Marist alumni at companies they are curious about and gain insight into the career fields that interest them. The series continues Oct. 23 with an introduction to Big Interview, a new platform for interview practice.

“The Future Friday presentations provide helpful information about Marist resources for connecting with job and internship opportunities, as well as tips for developing application and networking skills,” said English major Aubrie Hunter '30. “They have been especially helpful to me as someone with limited job experience, thanks to their clear, educational content and the staff’s willingness to answer questions.”

“Marist students have extraordinary access to career development opportunities across the University in both curricular and co-curricular settings,” said Krista Applebee, Associate Director for Career Education at the Center for Career Services. “Our student workshops also incorporate time to reflect on, communicate, and develop the career skills that students have and the skills they hope to build.”

Meeting Alumni and Employers
Networking events are matched to students' fields as well. The VIP Networking Event on Wednesday, Oct. 28, will bring back alumni from the Schools of Computer Science and Mathematics, Management, and Science for conversations with sophomores, juniors, and seniors in the Murray Student Center Cabaret.

Road to the Workplace trips take students inside a single organization. In September, students visited Travelers in Hartford, Connecticut, and on Nov. 19 a group will visit Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, New York. 

“We encourage students to engage with the Center for Career Services early and often, because every connection has the potential to open a door,” Jones said. “Students never know where one conversation might lead, which is why we offer a variety of opportunities to connect with alumni and employers, build relationships, and grow their professional networks. Sometimes, one conversation can make all the difference.”

Hear more of what students are saying:

• “One thing that stood out to me at the Career Fair was seeing so many student interns representing employers. It showed other students attending that these opportunities are genuinely within reach.”
  • Nolan Borders '27
     
• "Attending the Career Fair helped me to connect with possible future employers and Marist alumni. I felt the career fair was a great way to get out of my comfort zone by starting conversations with employers in order to introduce myself and learn more about their companies. I found it to be very helpful that the career coaches were there too as a resource and guide."
  • Karlyn Nass '27
     
• "​The career fair offered ample opportunity for students, with a range of companies attending. Each representative was extremely welcoming and helpful regarding future opportunities. Would absolutely recommend attending."
  • Izabella Hottentot '27​​​​