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By: Lucas Perone
November 15, 2023
There’s a new closet on campus, a place where students can get clothing and accessories free-of-charge for career-related events. The Career Closet was showcased at the Taylor Memorial Library in November at the Dress Your Best event where over 20 students picked out career wear. Event organizers from left are Juliana Belar, academic & career specialist/athletic academic coordinator; Michelle Meyer, dean for academic success, and Nancy Podesta, career coach/employment development specialist. (Photo by Fashion Dept.)
Dress Your Best is the lead-up event to the University’s Fall Career & Internship Fair held November 15. Members of Centenary’s Fashion Department assisted students to curate interview-worthy ensembles in preparation for the fair and beyond. Pictured from left are Natalya Tasso (fashion student), Professor Kristen McKitish, Nancy Podesta, Kaylee Westerfield (fashion student), Juliana Belar, Faith Kitchens (fashion student) and Kayla Kirk (fashion student). (Photo by Fashion Dept.)
Amanda Lorenzo, a freshman criminal justice major, was pleased to find a simple classic gray suit at the Dress Your Best event. “I never had professional clothes before. It’s so cool to have this opportunity,” she said. “I’m trying to be super involved at Centenary and take advantage of the many events and opportunities the University provides.” (Photo by Fashion Dept.)
Students from the Fashion department help set up racks of career clothing and tables of accessories. Pictured from left are Kayla Kirk, Natalya Tasso, Kaylee Westerfield and Faith Kitchens. Student in need of interview and career clothing can make an appointment to visit the Career Closet by contacting nancy.podesta@centenaryuniversity.edu. The Career Closet features clothing for men and women. (Photo by Fashion Dept.)
Centenary University hosted its annual Career and Internship Fair in the Lackland Center on Wednesday, Nov. 15. The event, which is a focal point of the academic calendar, featured representatives from 33 participating employers and 146 Centenary students. The fair accommodated several diverse academic majors such as animal health, education, equine studies, fashion, psychology, and sports management. Attendees took advantage of the opportunity to engage with professionals, gaining valuable insights into potential career paths and possible employers.
A notable addition to this year’s fair was the introduction of the Career Closet program. This initiative, designed to assist students in their appearance of professionalism, provided complimentary business attire suitable for interviews and networking. The offerings included suits, ties, dresses, and other business appropriate clothing, ensuring that students presented themselves in a clean and polished manner during interactions with potential employers.
The creation of the Career Closet highlights Centenary’s dedication to supporting students in their pursuit of professional success while addressing potential financial difficulties faced by many students. This initiative aligns with the university’s broader vision of being the intellectual, economic, and cultural heart of the Skylands region and providing support to students as they navigate the complexities of the job market.
As Centenary celebrates another successful year hosting the fair, the University continues to uphold its commitment to preparing graduates for a smooth transition into the professional marketplace.
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