ORANGE, Calif. — Santiago Canyon College welcomed students and community members to its annual Career Fair on April 15 at Vazquez Promenade, bringing together more than 50 employers from across the region.

Organized by the college’s Career Services department in collaboration with Business and Career Education (BCE) and the Orange Education Center (OEC), the event provided opportunities to explore internships, part-time employment, and long-term career pathways. 

Employers represented a broad range of industries, including corporate, nonprofit, and local government sectors. Participating organizations included Bank of America, the County of Orange, the City of Orange, the United States Marine Corps, regional water utilities, a solar energy company, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and LaPorte Montessori.

“We want our students to know what career options are available to them so that when they’re here at SCC, they are taking intentional classes and an intentional major that actually leads them where they want to go in life,” said Jennifer Godzsak, Career Guidance Coordinator at SCC.

Students engaged directly with recruiters, gaining insight into hiring expectations, workplace skills, and career pathways aligned with their academic programs. Many attendees identified immediate opportunities for employment as well as longer-term career goals.

Sophomore Mason O’Banion expressed interest following his visit to the Primerica table.

“They’re a financial institution, and that opportunity stood out to me because I’m a business and economics major. They help clients with insurance and reinvestment,” said O’Banion. “It could potentially be a summer job as I prepare to transfer to UC Santa Barbara next year. The position is remote with flexible hours, which would allow me to continue working while I’m in school.”

The Career Fair reflects SCC’s commitment to connecting education with real-world experience, supporting career readiness, and fostering strong partnerships with local employers.