Career Development Office

Connecting Students with Careers

In-person, phone, email & video appointment options are available!

SEARCH for jobs & internships (20,000+)
SCHEDULE appointments with CDO Staff
ACCESS in-person & virtual job fairs
NETWORK with employers (800,000+)

Where Career-Readiness, "Meets" Opportunity...

Jobs, Internships, Community-Engagement, Networking & more!

Thursday, August 27 | 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

M&T Bank

Explore opportunities related to financial literacy, financial wellness, fraud prevention, banking benefits, and exclusive student cash bonus programs.

ImmunityBio

Learn about careers in pharmaceutical biotechnology, clinical research, and the growing biotechnology industry.

FREDONIA - Athletics

Student employment opportunities with Intramurals, including officiating, scorekeeping, social media, and administrative support roles.

The Resource Center

Explore employment opportunities with a leading human services organization serving individuals with disabilities and their families.

Friday, August 28 | 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Fredonia Cycling

Internship opportunities in retail operations available during the fall and spring semesters.

FREDONIA - FSA

Student employment opportunities in campus dining services and Starbucks locations.

Explore careers and opportunities in healthcare, physical therapy, and family medicine. Additional organizations within the network: Chautauqua Physical & Occupational Therapy and Tri-County Family Medicine

Saturday, August 29 | 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Walmart

Learn about part-time employment opportunities and career pathways with one of the region's largest employers.

McKenna Dance Academy

After-School Child Caregiver Internship opportunities for students interested in youth development and education.

Village of Fredonia

Internship opportunities include:

Community Engagement & Digital Communications Intern
Municipal Research & Website Development Intern

Visit the Career Development Office's Employer Information Table throughout Orientation Weekend to learn more about these organizations, explore internship and employment opportunities, and connect with potential employers.

Why Intern? | Getting Academic Credit | Internship Checklist for Credit

Schedule an appointment to get started -- CDO counselors can help you identify and find internship opportunities related to your educational and career goals. You may also find it helpful to review a SAMPLE list of previously completed internships.

Internship Forms

Transportation Resources:

Campus Carpooling Program - FREDRide
Chautauqua Area Regional Transit (CARTS) - Schedules, Requests & more!

Are you completing an unpaid, credit-bearing internship?

Complete the Internship Learning Contract and register for internship credit, prior to the internship start date.

2026-2027 SUNY Internship Funds: $1,000 for fall/spring internships, $2,000 for summer/j-term.

📅 Questions? --> Schedule an Appointment with the CDO.

You may also find it helpful to review a SAMPLE list of previously completed internships. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to fund your internship and gain real-world experience!

Review a Sample List of Opportunities and participate in recruitment events.

For professional profile photos, clinical or student teaching ID badges, and more! Choose an appointment day/time that works for you in FREDNetwork.

SAVE THE DATE:

Network on the Go (@ Activities Night) - Wednesday, September 9 | 6:30-8:00 PM | Dods Grove (outside!): A casual, high-energy networking event held during Activities Night, which attracts hundreds of students. Employers can share internships, part-time and full-time opportunities while building connections with students in an informal setting.

CHN Health Career Fair - Wednesday, September 30 | MPR, Williams Center: The CHN Health Career Fair will connect healthcare organizations with students interested in a wide range of healthcare careers. Participating organizations will have the opportunity to showcase career pathways, discuss internships and employment opportunities, and offer interactive activities or demonstrations to help students learn more about careers in their field.

Find Your Future - Thursday, October 22 | 3:30-5:30pm | Steele Hall: A campus-wide career exploration event that brings together employers, graduate schools, academic departments, and student support offices. BONUS - Alumni employers are invited to recruit, network, and share career advice with students as they explore what's next after Fredonia.

WNY Career & Internship Fair - Thursday, November 12 | 1-4pm | Buffalo Niagara Marriott: The WNY Career & Internship Fair, hosted by the Western New York Association of College Career Centers (WNYACCC), connects students, alumni, and community members with employers for internship and job opportunities, career exploration, industry insights, and professional networking.

Build Your Career

Identify Skills & Interests

Choosing a Career or Major? The CDO can help. Begin by making an appointment to talk with a counselor about your concerns.

Explore Career Pathways

Still exploring? There are infinite possibilities of how you can connect your major to a career path.

Resumes & Cover Letters

Let the CDO help you effectively present yourself as a candidate with your resume(s) and job search correspondence.

FREDNetwork

FREDNetwork is now powered by Handshake. Build your career on Handshake with more than 250,000 employers!

Interview Preparation

Be ready at all times to take a call regarding an interview! When a recruiter contacts you, they will want to set up a location, date and time for the interview.

Internships

An internship is a learning experience at an organization in a position related to your major or career field.

Job Search

Getting started with your job search? To discuss your options, develop some strategies, and learn how the CDO can help.

Graduate School

Thinking about applying to graduate or professional school?

Student Story

My passion and drive to succeed in this music industry has only been fueled and encouraged by my program at Fredonia. The incredible support system that I have at school with my colleagues in the Music Industry program also pushes me to work hard. It’s all about connections and Fredonia has given me the skills and connections I will need in my future career.

— Aaron Fern