Oct. 20, 2025–Missouri Western State University will host a criminal justice, legal studies, government and nonprofit job fair, sponsored by the Career Development Center, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday Oct. 28 in Blum Union room 218/219.
This fair is free and open to all students and MoWest alumni looking for employment in any of these fields. Featured employers offer several options including internships and part- and full-time jobs.
There is a $25 fee for employers to participate in the event. Employers can register through Handshake at missouriwestern.joinhandshake.com/edu or by emailing Kristen Neeley at kneeley@missouriwestern.edu. Lunch is included with employer registration.
Students and alumni are encouraged to wear interview-appropriate clothing (business casual) and expect to meet with potential employers. The Career Development Center in Blum Union 210 has a Career Closet that provides students with free professional attire.
Attendees are also recommended to bring several copies of their current resume, a pen and a professional pad-folio or plain folder. Visit the Career Development Center for help creating a resume, to have a resume reviewed or to print it on resume paper.
Students are welcome to drop by the Career Development Center without an appointment. If staff are unavailable, they can help make an appointment. Appointments to prepare for the fair or an interview can be scheduled using Handshake, by dropping by the Career Development Center in Blum Union 210 or by calling (816) 271-4206.
Missouri Western State University is a student-centered learning community preparing individuals for lives of excellence through applied learning. MoWest is located in St. Joseph, Mo., and is committed to the educational, economic, cultural and social development of the region it serves. Visit missouriwestern.edu.