Marymount University’s Lee Center gymnasium was filled with energy on Tuesday as 60 employers and 330 students gathered for the institution’s largest-ever career fair event.
Representing industries ranging from health care and technology to finance, education and public safety, employers came ready to recruit Saints for internships and part-time and full-time roles. Twenty of those organizations serve as Marymount’s premier employer partners, including Enterprise Mobility, Ivy Rehab, MedStar Health, Northwest Federal Credit Union and PT Solutions.
Opening the event, Marymount President Irma Becerra thanked the Center for Career Development & Community Engagement team for its leadership and welcomed the employers whose partnership makes the Career Fair possible.
“Our mission at Marymount is to foster global leaders who are intellectually curious, ready to serve and driven by purpose,” President Becerra said. “Today’s Career Fair reflects that mission in action, and illustrates how preparation meets opportunity.”
In the weeks leading up to the fair, faculty were encouraged to promote the event in their classes and allow flexibility for students to attend. The University also hosted drop-in résumé and LinkedIn review sessions, helping students refine their materials and gain feedback from industry professionals.
“Our claim to fame is that we get our students job-ready and career-ready on day one, and this is part of that process,” said Glenn Davidson, Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Director of Marymount’s Center for Career Development & Community Engagement. “This Career Fair allows employers to make a real connection with students and see whether they’re going to be a good fit, and it bypasses the annoying and anonymous remote application process. Especially with the adoption of AI in applicant tracking systems, there is much less human connection today in the decisions being made. So I’m delighted to see how we’re all here together and emphasizing the importance of face-to-face connection.”
Employers cited Marymount’s strong track record for alumni success, close-knit campus community and variety of academic specialties as key reasons they return each year.
“We have a lot of Marymount alumni working with us, so we are really leaning into hiring additional candidates from Marymount,” said Ali Wickwire, campus recruiting lead at Accenture Federal Services. “Most of our positions are very tech-forward, so we’re looking for computer science, data, AI and cyber candidates to fill our nine-week paid summer internship program.”
“We find that Marymount, with its smaller student base, has a more personal touch and gives them the opportunity for hands-on learning and getting a great experience,” explained Andrew Pearson, talent acquisitions manager at Enterprise Mobility. “That’s why we show up to this career fair every year, and it’s been a great turnout.”
“We have a wide range of positions that we offer, from marketing to HR all the way to IT security and data analytics,” added Ashley Stepp, talent acquisition specialist at Northwest Federal Credit Union. “We’re trying to network with students, get our brand out there and hopefully get some good candidates to participate in our internships.”
For student attendees, the Career Fair offered tangible job opportunities and the chance to grow professionally.
“This is my first time at an event like this. I had a career gap, but the ‘Caregivers to Breadwinners’ program has allowed me to receive a scholarship to attend this University and earn certifications,” said Maria Ghafoor, a sophomore majoring in Cybersecurity. “Today, I’m exploring, learning and building my network.”
Junior Communication majors Tyler Judson and Manuel Coronado, meanwhile, shared how building relationships was a primary goal.
“In communications, your network is everything—so you want to know people within your field and make connections,” Judson said. “Everyone here has had a smile on their face and they’ve been very friendly. I want to work with organizations connected with local communities, such as police departments or school districts.”
“A lot of really interesting companies are here, and a lot of great people,” Coronado added. “It’s great to just get my foot in the door and find out what job opportunities or paid internships I can get in the summer, ideally with a public relations agency or something in the marketing field.”
Learn more about all of the participating employers in Marymount’s Spring 2026 Career Fair.
