OLLU’s Fall 2026 Career Fair welcomed 184 students—the highest student attendance in Career Services’ current records—connecting Saints with employers across education, government, financial services, health care, nonprofit organizations, and public safety.
The milestone reflected collaboration among the university’s one-person Career Services department, colleagues across campus and Academic Affairs leadership. Together, they helped create an opportunity for students to explore career paths, meet recruiters and practice presenting their skills and experiences in a professional setting.
Seventeen employers participated, offering students a broad view of organizations and industries to consider as they plan their next steps.
Education and student-support organizations included Great Hearts Academies, Edgewood Independent School District, Boerne ISD, Communities In Schools of San Antonio and Project Transformation Rio Texas. Other participating organizations included Security Service Federal Credit Union, The Center for Health Care Services, Morgan’s Inclusion Initiative–Morgan’s Wonderland Camp, Goodwill Industries of San Antonio, Bill Miller Bar-B-Q and the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities.
Government and public safety participants included the City of Austin’s Human Resources department, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, San Antonio Police Department, Texas Department of Public Safety–Texas Highway Patrol and Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
Preparation Before the Fair, Support Beyond It
Career Services also developed The Launch Pad Series, four workshops designed to connect career exploration with practical preparation and follow-through.
The Resume Workshop helped students describe their experiences professionally, while the Career Closet Workshop focused on professional attire and confidence when meeting employers.
Two additional workshops extend that support into the application process. The Job & Internship Search Workshop guides students in pursuing opportunities identified at the fair and through other sources. The Letters Workshop addresses cover letters, graduate school personal statements and requests for letters of recommendation.
Together, the series helps students move from introducing themselves to employers to preparing the materials needed for their next opportunity.
Career fairs take place each semester, typically in late October and mid-March, with preparation initiatives planned alongside them. Students can also seek individual assistance from the Office of Career Services throughout the year.
Whether students are exploring options, preparing an application or considering graduate school, Career Services encourages them to visit for help translating their OLLU education and experiences into a strong professional introduction.
