¾«¶«´«Ã½ (SoLAcc) is excited to announce its upcoming fall lineup of career-focused events, designed to help students, alumni, and the community prepare for success in the workforce. Hosted by SoLAcc’s Career Services, these events provide opportunities for networking, professional development, and career exploration across a variety of fields.
“These events are an incredible opportunity for our students, alumni, and community members to meet face-to-face with employers and access valuable resources for their career journeys,” said Toni Celestine, Director of Career & Testing Services at SoLAcc. “We are dedicated to supporting our students as they prepare for the workforce and to connecting local talent with businesses across Acadiana.”
Date: Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Devalcourt Auditorium, 320 Devalcourt St., Lafayette
Students and members of the public who are interested in Nursing and Allied Health can meet directly with healthcare employers, discover job opportunities, and gain valuable insights into career development in these high-demand fields.
Date: Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Devalcourt Auditorium, 320 Devalcourt St., Lafayette
This event is focused on students and members of the public who are in BITS (Business, IT, and Technical Studies) and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), including fields like Automotive, Electrician, Electronics, HVAC, IT, and Welding. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with industry leaders and explore career paths in these high-demand fields.
Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Devalcourt Auditorium, 320 Devalcourt St., Lafayette
This fair is tailored for students, and members of the public, who are in Liberal Arts and Humanities disciplines. Attendees will be able to network with employers from diverse industries and explore multiple career paths.
In addition to these fairs, SoLAcc Career Services will also host the annual JCPenney Suit-Up Event on Thursday, September 18, 2025, from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM, giving students, faculty, staff and alumni access to discounted professional attire to ensure they are interview and career-fair ready. This event will be held at the JCPenney located at 3125 Louisiana Avenue in the Stirling Lafayette Shopping Center. At this special shopping event, shoppers can purchase career wear and other professional items including jewelry, beauty supplies, and salon services at a great price with exclusive discounts not available to the public.
For more information about these events, contact SoLAcc Career Services.