SUNY Oswego’s Dream Big Career, Internship and Exploration Fair –- from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4 in Swetman Gym –- aims to be bigger and better, including a new feature that can connect students with businesses even faster. 

Gary Morris, director of Career Services at SUNY Oswego, said that more than 100 businesses will be involved in this semester's career fair. “We probably have 30 percent new organizations every time we do something because we’re constantly looking at employer directories and new partnerships,” Morris said.

The businesses involved vary across a wide range of industries. From STEM careers to careers in the arts and financial services, students in every major will find an opportunity that is just right for them, Morris said. From Albany to Binghamton and beyond, these businesses come from all across New York state. 

Morris says one of the main reasons so many businesses come to the fair is that they know how valuable Oswego students are: “They know the skill set that we bring and what they’re learning in and out of the classroom, and that's why they come here in big numbers.”

Oswego students not only gain new career opportunities through the fair but also confidence that will help them in the future. “Even if you’re not looking for anything, have those conversations because you’re just going to get better interacting with the real world,” said Morris.

The Oswego community also greatly benefits from the fair, as local businesses put themselves out there and connect with the student body, which “widens the communication, the visibility and the sense of community we have with the surrounding area in Oswego County,” Morris noted.

One new addition students can look forward to is a booth that will help them find business opportunities they may not have considered before. Students can enter their major, class year, and specific career interests into an electronic board that matches them with businesses presenting similar positions. This will allow students to get right to where they want to go. 

One example Morris provided was a construction company looking for a graphic designer: Because students only saw a construction company, they might write it off, thinking it wasn't compatible with them, when it could be a valuable opportunity. 

Students are also encouraged to bring copies of their resumes and dress in professional attire to make an additional impact on participating businesses.

–- Written by Nina Ottesen of the Class of 2026