Three-day Event Equips Students with Interviews, Networking, and Real-World Opportunities
Bulldogs Connect with Top Employers During Spring 2026 Career Week
Alabama A&M University welcomed a strong lineup of employers to campus for Spring 2026 Career Week, creating direct pathways between students and recruiters seeking top talent.
Hosted by Career Development Services, the three-day event brought together 104 employers and hundreds of students for resume reviews, networking events, on-site interviews, and access to internship and full-time opportunities.
Activities began Feb. 18 with resume reviews in the Ernest Knight Reception Room, where students received individualized feedback to strengthen their resumes. The afternoon included a sponsor’s VIP reception and speed networking session that allowed students to connect directly with recruiters.
The Career Fair was held Feb. 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the University Fitness and Recreation Center gym. Students explored career paths in industry and government while learning about internships, co-ops, and full-time positions.
Career Week concluded Feb. 20 with Interview Day, an invitation-only event at the University Fitness and Recreation Center.
“We are thrilled to have nine companies participate in Interview Day,” said Karla Miller, director of Career Development Services. “More than 137 students were selected for final interviews, marking a significant step toward launching their professional careers. This level of employer engagement reflects the confidence industry leaders have in Alabama A&M students and the strength of our talent pipeline.”
Karnell Smith, a junior construction management major from Birmingham, Alabama, was one of the hundreds of students attending Career Week events.
“I’m looking to secure an internship for this summer and networking,” said Smith. “It’s been smooth. I came in contact with a lot of good people, organizations, and companies. I feel like it was a good and successful day.”
Smith said the resume review session helped refine his materials.
“I receieved some good advice to help me update and perfect my resume for employers and recruiters,” he said.
After graduation, Smith plans to pursue entrepreneurship full-time, including ventures in real estate and other businesses.
Jhianesha Edwards, a senior mechanical engineering major from Utah, Alabama, said she is focused on starting her career.
“I’m trying to find a job before I graduate, if possible, but I’m trying to make sure I get an internship or a job by the summer,” Edwards said. “It’s competitive, especially with my major, but events like this help.”
Career Week followed Career Preparedness Week, held Jan. 21–23, which focused on helping students strengthen their professional skills. The series included free LinkedIn headshots, resume reviews, mock interviews, networking sessions, and a 30-second elevator pitch competition with cash prizes.
Career Development Services will continue hosting events throughout the Spring 2026 semester, including virtual panel discussions during “Work-It Wednesdays” and the 51st Youth Motivation Task Force and Outreach Program in March. For more information, visit the Career Development Services calendar.