Career Center holds Career Expo
On Tuesday, Apr. 4, the Geneseo Career Design Center held its Career Expo in the MacVittie Union ballroom. The event was open to students to come and explore different career opportunities.
According to the Geneseo website, “The Career Design Center encourages students to be active participants in their future by engaging their curiosities, trying things out, making adjustments, and embracing change, even when they might not be able to imagine their future career goals.”
The event created an opportunity for students to explore different paths that they could follow by engaging with people who work in a career that is of interest to the students. The event consisted of a selection of different tables for each career opportunity and off to the side it included pizza for those in attendance.
There were approximately fifteen tables in attendance.
The Genesee Country Village and Museum station of the event brought a turtle named Mr. Box, as well as his turtle wife. They are not in agreement with each other, so the couple is going through a horrible separation at the moment. The museum itself consists of multiple different things ranging from nature, history, and culture. There are many different volunteer projects.
The HEROES Youth Mentorship Program was also in attendance. HEROES is a remote program where college students get paired with a high school student to mentor and inform about the college path. The meetings are bi-weekly. It is a half student-run program focusing on getting prepared for college and for the future.
Another one of the careers at the expo was the University Police Department (UPD). UPD’s office is located in Schrader Hall, room 19. Geneseo’s Officer Peterson stated, “You can do more than just being an officer for the college. There are many more civic opportunities.”
SUNY Geneseo’s First Response provided an informative display at the expo. The application process is only open from the beginning of next semester to the middle semester. Once accepted, it is expected that you go through six weeks of training; once trained, these students respond to 911 calls on campus. They are also on-site for student events in case of an emergency. Most days the staff consists of one crew member, the crew chief, and two to three attendees. For more information, you can contact esquad@geneseo.edu.
There was a table, too, for Noyes Health’s Physical Therapy and Sports Performances, a University of Rochester Medical Center, with locations in Rochester, Geneseo, and Dansville. Students interested in physical therapy can shadow at one of the clinics and potentially get college credit.
Teresa House is a home for elderly people who have three months or less to live. They do not charge those within the home. The building is open 365 days a year and has volunteers who help keep the building running. Many students at SUNY Geneseo have volunteered at the House; they are interested in doing fundraising events with students.
The Social Security Administration was also at the expo. The job offered may consist of working with the federal government and at the local level. The job also consists of working face-to-face with people and seeing what their needs may be. The benefits that a person gets are based on their eligibility. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is for someone with a disability and is separate from the state.
St. Joseph’s Neighborhood Center had a table at the event for students who are interested in entering the medical field. They are a nonprofit organization, created in 1993, for people who don’t have insurance and are underinsured. They operate through multiple different hospitals in Western New York, and employ college students and volunteers looking for experience in the field before joining the profession.
RESTORE Sexual Assault Services is a local crisis program who attended the event. RESTORE works with the Title XI office, located in Doty Hall. They take volunteers to work with the 24/7 hotline and internships—the line is specific to the college campus.
There were many different companies that came to the event and even more students who came to inquire more about potential future paths that might be a right fit for them. Conversing with people in different fields can help navigate students in the direction in which they are hoping to find their careers. The event was a success, and gave light to the bright futures that await Geneseo students post-graduation.