Thousands of students attended Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) Fall 2025 Career and Internship Expo at the Al Lawson Multipurpose Center, with participation rising by 4.2% compared to last year’s event. The expo saw long lines as students waited to meet employers and explore job opportunities.
Tamara K. Taylor, director of the Career and Professional Development Center, highlighted the collaborative effort across campus to prepare students for the event. “We just kind of set ourselves up to really build this culture that we’re trying to build — students participating in career engagement,” Taylor said. “I was blown away by the lines out the door. I saw a lot of students who looked prepared, and because they looked prepared, I felt energized and excited that they felt prepared.”
Taylor explained that various campus organizations held workshops on resume writing and elevator pitches ahead of the expo. “That preparation truly showed this year. I also received feedback from companies, and they mentioned how impressed they were with how well the students carried conversations, their appearance, and how they presented themselves. It really highlighted that being prepared can go a long way,” she said.
She also commended student perseverance during the event: “We’re grateful that they stayed in line and they weren’t discouraged,” Taylor said. “It makes me feel really proud as an alumna.”
The annual expo drew about 150 employers from industries including finance, technology, healthcare, and media. Notable returning companies included Raymond James Financial, Nike, Eli Lilly, and sponsor Estée Lauder.
Sidney Berry, a FAMU graduate from spring 2024 now working at Bloomberg L.P., shared her experience securing an internship through the expo: “From the moment I touched down on campus, I knew I wanted to be heavily involved in the culture and campus life,” Berry said. “I wasn’t aware of Bloomberg initially, but I took the chance mainly because the internship was paid and based in New York,my dream city.” She added: “While setting up our table, I kept thinking back to how I almost didn’t go up and speak to the recruiters because nothing was mentioned about my major. It just made me realize that all my efforts and hard work in school really paid off.”
Following the main event, several employers conducted interviews on campus with standout students met during the fair; about 27 students participated in these sessions.
The next Career and Internship Expo is scheduled for Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at Al Lawson Multipurpose Center. Employer registration will open in December.
