Open House & Career Expo
Friday, April 11, 2025
Open House/Career Expo is a day for prospective students and current Jefferson students to get motivated by inspirational speakers, learn how the programs at Jefferson lead to careers, meet with not only Jefferson faculty from all programs of study but also local employers in the industry to give career guidance and promote career pathways.
At the event prospective students can get their questions answered about admissions, financial aid, athletics, academic programs, support services, student clubs, and more. Additionally, students can take a campus tour including a modern style suite in our residence hall.
The program will feature a keynote speaker in the morning, career specific breakout sessions, lunch and career expo.
Event Details
Eric Mina
Listen to this dynamic public speaker as he tells the story of how he conquered severe ADHD and went from spending his time in the principal’s office to getting a bachelor’s degree in psychology and becoming a renown public speaker and entertainer. Drawing from personal experience, his presentation is packed with business tactics designed to empower aspiring leaders and business minded students.
- 8:15-9:30: School Arrivals
- 9:30-9:35- Welcome
- 9:35-10:30 Keynote
- 10:40-11:15 Breakout 1
- Making a Difference: Becoming a Registered Nurse (RN)
- Exploring Careers in Environmental Science: Opportunities with the DEC
- Communication & the Power of a Liberal Arts Education
- Forecasting Your Future: News & Weather Broadcasting with Beth Hall
- Criminal Justice Opportunities in DEC: the role of a Police Investigator
- Unlocking Opportunities: How Support Programs Can Guide You to Success
- Take a Campus Tour!
- 11:20-11:55 Breakout 2
- Is There a Healthcare Career in Your Future?
- Shaping Tomorrow: Exploring Careers in Computer Science & IT
- Amplifying a Liberal Arts Education: Careers in Spoken Word Art
- Behind the Mic: Exploring Sports Media with Mel Busler
- Serving and Protecting: The Path to Becoming a New York State Trooper
- Getting Started: Q & A with JCC Student Leaders and Admissions
- Take a Campus Tour!
- 12:00-12:35 Breakout 3
- Becoming an Athletic Trainer: A Path to Helping Athletes Thrive
- Engineering and how to get there!
- Performing Arts in the North Country
- The Value of Creative Writing and the Humanities
- Game Plan for Your Future: Navigating Opportunities in the Sports Industry
- Financial Aid & Paying for College
- Take a Campus Tour!
- 12:30-1:00 Career Expo & Lunch Group 1
- 1:00-1:30 Career Expo & Lunch Group 2
McVean Gymnasium - Meet JCC’s Internship & Employer Partners
- Alexandria Bay Chamber of Commerce
- Atlantic Testing Laboratories (ATL)
- Barton & Loguidice Engineering
- CAR-FRESHNER Corporation
- Children's Home of Jefferson County (CHJC)
- Community Broadcasters, LLc
- Community Health Center of the North Country
- Cornell Cooperative Extension Association Jefferson County
- Department of Environmental Conservation
- Equipment Rentals Inc
- Fidelis Care
- Jefferson Campus Care
- Jefferson County Department of Social Services
- Jefferson County Public Health Service
- Lewis County WorkPlace
- New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Summer Camps
- New York State Parks and Recreation
- New York State Police
- Next Move NY
- North Star Health Alliance
- Northern Area Health Education Center
- Northern Credit Union
- Oswego Health
- Planned Parenthood of the North Country New York
- Sackets Harbor CSD
- Samaritan Medical Center
- Lawrence Psychiatric Center
- The WorkPlace
- Thompson & Johnson Equipment Co
- Victims Assistance Center of Jefferson County
- Watertown Family YMCA
- Watertown Police Department
- WPBS-TV
Contact Info:
Admissions
Jules Center, building 6, suite 6-010
admissions@sunyjefferson.edu
(315) 786-2437 or toll free 1-888-435-6522