Averett University and the Center for Community Engagement and Career Competitiveness are pleased to welcome over 55 companies to campus Tuesday, Nov. 15, from across the Dan River Region, Virginia and North Carolina. Students seeking jobs in the medical field, business fields, criminal justice, human services, information technology, hospitality, banking, aeronautics and more will have the opportunity to speak directly with business owners and representatives. Over 300 jobs and internships are up for grabs.

The event will take place from 11 am to 1 pm at the Carrington Gym.Director of Career Services Angie McAdams said this is slated to be the largest career fair in Averett’s history, and expects over 300 students to attend.

Local companies attending include Tyson Foods, Inc., Aerofarms, Arkema, multiple departments within the City of Danville, Madeline Center, SOVAH Health, Hughes Center, Unique Industries, Commonwealth Senior Living, Kegerreis Digital Marketing and Piedmont Access to Health Services (PATHS) to name a few.