Texas Tech's College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources will host a Spring Career Expo from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday (Feb. 5) in the university's newly renovated Red Raider Ballroom of Tech's Student Union Building. This year's Expo features company representatives from some 25 businesses eager to meet and schedule CASNR students for potential interviews.

Noting the challenging economic times, officials with Texas Tech University Career Services strongly encouraged students seeking jobs to bring updated resumes and to dress professionally. Among the companies scheduled to attend are:

• Advanta US Inc
• Attebury Grain, LLC
• Bartlett and Company
• Cactus Feeders
• Capital Farm Credit
• Cargill
• Dunaway Associates
• Farm Credit of New Mexico
• Fastenal Company
• J.D. Heiskell Holdings,LLC
• JBS Five Rivers Cattle Feeding LLC
• Monsanto
• Plano Police Department
• Seaman Crop Consulting
• TCU Ranch Management
• Texas AgriLife Research and Extension Center
• Texas Department of Public Safety
• Texas Parks & Wildlife Dept.
• Texas Teachers - Alternative Certification
• United States Marine Corps
• USDA, Food Safety and Inspection Service
• Whole Foods Market
• Wilbur-Ellis Company

Texas Tech University Career Services views a student's career development as a part of the student's overall college and life experience, added Director of University Career Services Jay Killough. "Our primary focus is to assist in career development and education," he said.

The office provides an extensive list of online jobs and on-campus interviews through RaiderJobs, as well as career counseling for students to explore those factors that influence career decisions. Officials note that Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. "This is a wonderful opportunity for students to visit with many employers at one time," Killough said, "and it's important for our students to make a professional first impression on prospective employers."

By NORMAN MARTIN

CONTACT: Cindy Akers, Associate Dean for Academic and Student Programs, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Texas Tech University at (806) 742-2808 or cindy.akers@ttu.edu

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