February 16, 2018
Sixty-six companies participated in Trine University’s All Majors Career and Internship Fair, held Feb. 1 in the Rick L. and Vicki L. James University Center, including 19 new companies.
About 350 students attended, and hundreds of post-event interviews are anticipated.
“All the staff and students were very kind and helpful,” read a post-event comment from Tippmann Group, one of this year’s new companies. “I will be happy to come back to Trine in the future!”
“I’m always impressed with the outstanding interactions that our students have with employers, and how polished the students look. They are well-prepared and represent us well,” said Jason Blume, executive director of Innovation One at Trine University. “I had one employer tell me he wished he had more jobs available because he wanted to employ more of our students!”
Sponsors for the fair were: Gold — LHP Engineering Solutions, Ariel, Parker, SDI; Silver — Martinrea, MedPro Group, Chase Brass, Federated Insurance; Bronze — Troyer Group, North Star Blue Scope Steel, Shambaugh & Son, Modis, Tippmann Group, PHD and Crossroads Engineers.
Trine University’s first Associate of Science and Master of Science in nursing graduates, along with physician assistant and surgical technology graduates, received a welcome to the healthcare field from the leader of Cameron Health, herself a longtime nurse, during the university’s fall Commencement on Dec. 12.
Trine University’s Thunder Therapy Clinic, which provides pro-bono rehabilitation services to those in the Fort Wayne area with limited means, will offer occupational therapy beginning in January.
Six Trine University civil engineering seniors and two faculty members toured a cement plant and the Newburgh Lock and Dam, learned about the Ohio River Crossing project and traveled to bridge construction sites during a senior trip in November.