Read more about the article Metro State students spot cybersecurity careers in their futures
Twin Cities employers meet cybersecurity job candidates and Metro State students at the MN Cyber Career Expo June 27, 2018 on the St. Paul campus. Employers in attendance included 3M, Ameriprise Financial, Azule, Diversant, Experis-Manpower Group, IDEMIA, Mayo Clinic, Metro Transit, Minnesota IT Services (MNIT), Optum, Protocol 46, RSM Technology and Management Consulting, Talent Software Services, Target, US Bank and Xcel Energy. Photo by Scott Lindell

Metro State students spot cybersecurity careers in their futures

The 2018 MN Cyber Career Expo offered students and job candidates a chance to chat with tech company representatives.

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Read more about the article Casual career event aims to put Metro State students at ease
Students mingle with company representatives at “Meet the Employers” event in the Student Center on May 31, 2018. Photo by Scott Lindell.

Casual career event aims to put Metro State students at ease

Some students are wary of traditional job fairs. So the Career Center put on a more easygoing event of informational interviews at "Meet the Employers" on May 31.

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Read more about the article Nursing students start the school year on the ‘write’ foot
Dr. Brian K. Goodroad, associate professor in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, leads nursing students in the APA Scavenger Hunt in the Student Center on Sept. 17, 2018. Photo by Scott Lindell.

Nursing students start the school year on the ‘write’ foot

Scavenger hunt teaches students how to properly cite research in APA style.

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Read more about the article Metro State holds its largest job fair of the year
Students lined up to meet recruiters at Metro State’s largest career fair of the year in the Student Center cafe on Sept. 12, 2018. Photo By Scott Lindell

Metro State holds its largest job fair of the year

To accommodate representatives of 48 employers—and nearly 200 students eager to meet them—the Diversity Networking and Job Fair took over the entire lower level of the Student Center on Sept. 12.

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Read more about the article Addiction counseling students win national award
Metro State alcohol and drug counseling students Vanessa Kissinger, left, and Christine Nelson receive the Emerging Leaders Award from the Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC) executive director Cynthia Moreno Tuohy in Washington, D.C. on Oct. 1, 2017. Photo courtesy of the ADCSA

Addiction counseling students win national award

Members of the Alcohol and Drug Counseling Student Association—and an alumna—make it their mission to advocate for people in recovery.

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Read more about the article Metro State honors student leaders and clubs at annual awards
Winners of the 2018 President’s Student Leadership Awards at the ceremony in New Main Great Hall on May 19, 2018. Photo by Scott Lindell

Metro State honors student leaders and clubs at annual awards

Student leaders, organizations and advisors were celebrated at the 20th annual President’s Student Leadership Awards dinner held May 9 in New Main Great Hall.

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Read more about the article New campus organization supports students in sobriety
Ben Johnson, left, president of Metro Students for Recovery, and Melissa McMillan, president of the Alcohol and Drug Counseling Student Association share information about their upcoming school year programs at Fall Fest on the St. Paul campus on September 8, 2018. Photo by Scott Lindell

New campus organization supports students in sobriety

Peer support group will advocate for students recovering from and impacted by addiction.

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Read more about the article Career course aims to give students a head start on job hunt
Students in the Metro State’s “Reinventing Your Career: Theory and Practice” course will learn about hiring practices from 3M professionals and participate in mock interviews. The class may have the opportunity to tour 3M’s Innovation Center at the global headquarters in St. Paul, pictured here. Image courtesy of 3M.

Career course aims to give students a head start on job hunt

Two-credit class will offer job search advice, peer support and insight into 3M's corporate culture.

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