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<\/p>\nTALLAHASSEE, Fla.\u00a0\u2013 Thousands of students checked in at Florida A&M University\u2019s Fall 2025 Career and
\n Internship Expo at the Al Lawson Multipurpose Center, where participants marked a
\n 4.2% increase over last year\u2019s record turnout. Lines wrapped around the facility as
\n eager students waited for their chance to connect with leading employers and explore
\n career opportunities.<\/p>\n
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Where opportunity meets ambition \u2014 the FAMU 2025 Career & Internship Expo! (Photo
\n by Glenn Beil\/FAMU Communications)<\/p>\n
The university\u2019s ongoing commitment to student success and professional readiness
\n was on full display.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe just kind of set ourselves up to really build this culture that we\u2019re trying to
\n build \u2014 students participating in career engagement,\u201d said\u00a0Tamara K. Taylor, director of the Career and Professional Development Center. \u201cI was blown away by
\n the lines out the door. I saw a lot of students who looked prepared, and because they
\n looked prepared, I felt energized and excited that they felt prepared.\u201d<\/p>\n
Taylor emphasized that getting students ready for the Expo was a\u00a0campus-wide effort.<\/p>\n
\u00a0\u201cDifferent organizations across campus hosted workshops to help students with resumes
\n and elevator pitches,\u201d she said. \u201cThat preparation truly showed this year. I also
\n received feedback from companies, and they mentioned how impressed they were with
\n how well the students carried conversations, their appearance, and how they presented
\n themselves. It really highlighted that being prepared can go a long way.\u201d<\/p>\n
Taylor also praised the students\u2019 perseverance throughout the event.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re grateful that they stayed in line and they weren\u2019t discouraged,\u201d she said.
\n \u201cIt makes me feel really proud as an alumna.\u201d<\/p>\n
The annual Career and Internship Expo provides employers from around the world an
\n opportunity to partner with FAMU and connect with its top talent. This year, about
\n 150 employers participated, representing a wide range of industries from finance and
\n technology to healthcare and media.<\/p>\n
Taylor noted the university was fortunate to have high-level participation numbers
\n when some of the peer institutions do not.<\/p>\n
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Top employers. Brightest minds. Endless opportunities.(Photo by Glenn Beil\/FAMU Communications)<\/p>\n
Returning employers included Raymond James Financial,\u00a0Nike,\u00a0Eli Lilly, and event sponsor\u00a0Est\u00e9e Lauder.<\/p>\n
Among the many success stories was\u00a0Sidney Berry, a spring 2024 FAMU graduate now representing\u00a0Bloomberg L.P., a global leader in financial data, technology and media. Berry secured her internship
\n through the career expo and now serves as a member of Bloomberg\u2019s college recruitment
\n team.<\/p>\n
\u201cFrom the moment I touched down on campus, I knew I wanted to be heavily involved
\n in the culture and campus life,\u201d Berry said. \u201cI wasn\u2019t aware of Bloomberg initially,
\n but I took the chance mainly because the internship was paid and based in New York,my
\n dream city.\u201d<\/p>\n
The alumna expressed that being on the opposite side of the recruitment table felt
\n like a full circle moment.<\/p>\n
\u00a0\u201cWhile setting up our table, I kept thinking back to how I almost didn\u2019t go up and
\n speak to the recruiters because nothing was mentioned about my major. It just made
\n me realize that all my efforts and hard work in school really paid off,\u201d Berry said.<\/p>\n
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Building bridges between passion and profession on the Highest of Seven Hills. (Photo
\n by Glenn Beil\/FAMU Communications)<\/p>\n
The momentum from the xxpo extended beyond the main event. The Thursday after the
\n Expo, several companies requested on-campus space to conduct interviews with standout
\n students they met during the fair. In total, about\u00a027 students\u00a0participated in these employer-requested interviews, reflecting the event\u2019s lasting
\n impact and the caliber of FAMU\u2019s talent.<\/p>\n
As the Fall 2025 Career and Internship Expo came to a close, its record-breaking success
\n reaffirmed FAMU\u2019s commitment to student excellence and professional development. With
\n continued support from dedicated employers, alumni and campus partners, the university
\n remains a powerful launchpad for future leaders.<\/p>\n
Save the Date:\u00a0The next Career and Internship Expo will take place\u00a0Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, at the\u00a0Al Lawson Multipurpose Center. Employer registration will open in\u00a0December.<\/p>\n
Media Contact:<\/p>\n
Ashley Flete
Senior Communications Specialist\u00a0
ashley1.flete@famu.edu<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n