Waynesburg U. hosts annual Criminal Justice and Social Sciences Job and Internship Fair

Waynesburg University's Pathways Center and Department of Criminal Justice & Social Sciences recently hosted the annual Criminal Justice and Social Sciences Job and Internship Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 23.

The event gave students a unique opportunity to network and establish relationships that may lead to internships and job placements.

"This fair is an opportunity for students to network and establish professional relationships," Sarah Bell, director of the Pathways Center at Waynesburg University, said. "They can make a great connection, which may lead to a job or internship."

Students of all majors were invited to attend, but the represented organizations were geared toward students majoring in areas related to criminal justice and the social sciences. A student who attended the fair said it was a good way to familiarize themselves with nearby opportunities.

"I think it was a really good opportunity, not only for criminal justice majors but everybody, just to see what's around here for internships as well as job opportunities," said sophomore Penelope Barnett.

Some of the represented organizations included the FBI, Department of Homeland Security, Ocean City Police Department, Drug Enforcement Administration, Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern PA, U.S. Postal Inspection Service, Greene County Sheriff's Office and the City of Pittsburgh.

A representative from the City of Pittsburgh Borough of Police praised Waynesburg University for the quality of their criminal justice program graduates.

"Waynesburg University has a great criminal justice program. I was here pre-COVID, but we've been coming here for years to try and recruit because we get good quality candidates from Waynesburg [University]," said the representative.

For more information, contact Bell at [email protected].