2023 Career and Internship Fair

Old Dominion University’s Career and Internship Fair at Chartway Arena on Oct. 19 drew over 900 students. 167 employers from across the region registered for the event, aiming to engage with prospective employees and offer valuable internship opportunities. The fair buzzed with energy as students and employers converged, creating an atmosphere ripe for networking and meaningful connections. Photos by Chuck Thomas/ODU

At the Fall Career and Internship Fair, ODU students Nita Yerraguntla and Korey St Ciel attentively engage with an employer. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Johanna Rivas elaborates on the advantages of interning with Harbor Group Management Company during a conversation with a student. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Students queue up to talk with representatives from Clark Nexsen, a leading architectural, engineering and design firm. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Students gather around the Cargomatic table as a representative explains how the company drives innovation in the supply chain industry. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Christopher Old, assistant director for human resources and support services at Southeastern Educational Programs, elaborates on the abundant teaching opportunities available within the organization. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

A representative from Hourigan Construction talks with a student about his company. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Andrea Pate, the hiring and recruitment officer for ODU's Police Department, emphasizes the department's search for dynamic, community-focused individuals to become part of its team. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Myla Chappell, a student majoring in mechanical engineering, discusses potential internship opportunities with a representative from VDOT. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Ocean Network Express representatives talk with a student about their fleet of 220 vessels and offer insights into the more than 170 services they operate in 120 countries. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

The fall Career and Internship Fair attracted more than 900 ODU students. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Anthony Minor (center) chats with a student after receiving his resume at the Bauer Compressors booth. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

ODU alumnus Julius Samonte elaborates on the array of opportunities at Huntington Ingalls Industries-Newport News Shipbuilding. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

The Career and Internship Fair provided students with the chance to engage directly with prospective employers. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Two students listen to a man talk at a career information fair.

An employer talks with a student at an information table.

Two employers talk with a group of students at an information table.

An employer talks to a group of students at an information table.

A man talks to a woman at an information table.

A man talks to a student at an information table.

A woman in a police uniform talks to a student at a career information fair.

A man and woman talk at a career information fair.

Two women talk with a student at an information table.

A crowd of students gathered at a career information fair.

Two people talking at an information table.