Photo by: Charles Ng

Approximately 350 students and over 40 employers attended the career fair in Driscoll Ballroom last Wednesday for the seventh annual Nonprofit and Government Career Fair.

The career fair gave numerous nonprofit organizations the chance to make themselves known to University of Denver students and alumni, and also to expose students and alumni to nonprofit organizations currently accepting new employees.

Although many students come to career fairs to find paid employment, the employers at this particular fair had openings for volunteers, interns and even some paid positions.

“I think some students expect only paid positions at our fairs, but students have to realize that one of the best ways to get a paid position is to intern or volunteer for that organization,”said Career Center Counselor Pat O’Keefe.

Organizers from many nonprofit organizations and several government groups attended the fair. The agencies ranged from the U.S. Marine Corps to The Denver Dumb Friends League. DU’s Employee Services Specialist Craig Rodriguez was there to discuss possible job opportunities.

During the fair there were two presentations. The first was by Megan Frigon of Outward Bound and Cheryl Bezio-Gorham of the Colorado Association of Nonprofit Organizations. The other was delivered by Ellen Shippy, regional ambassador of the U.S. Department of State. Frigon and Bezio-Gorham addressed “Careers and Jobs in Non-Profit Organizations,” while Shippy’s presentation gave tips on “How to Become an Ambassador.”

For more information about the Non-profit and Government Career Fair, or for general career advising, contact the DU Career Center or Pat O’Keefe at pokeefe@du.edu.