AFLEC Career Fair Preparation Workshop 2025
The Africa Learning & Evolving Community (AFLEC) at Iowa State University hosted a highly engaging Career Fair Preparation Workshop on Sunday, September 7th, 2025 at the SUV Community Center. The session was organized to equip students with the right tools, mindset, and confidence to make the most of the upcoming university-wide Career Fair.
The event featured a special guest speaker, Ife Adegboye, Assistant Director of Graduate Business Career Services, who delivered a practical and inspiring talk on “Maximizing the Career Fair: Strategies for Effective Preparation and Networking.” Her insights on resume readiness, effective networking, and post-fair follow-up resonated deeply with attendees.
Panel Discussion: Learning from Internship Experiences
Following the keynote session, the workshop featured a student panel discussion where AFLEC members who recently completed summer internships shared their personal experiences from preparing and applying for positions to navigating professional environments and overcoming challenges. The panelists included;
- Graduate student - George Thomas
- Graduate student - Onyeka Onyenemezu
- Graduate student - Lucky Onyekwelu-Udoka
- Graduate student - Elaina Kwarteng (Moderator)
Panelists emphasized the importance of persistence, networking, and aligning personal strengths with company culture. Their stories offered relatable perspectives and practical insights for students aspiring to secure internships or job offers through the career fair.
AFLEC extends sincere appreciation to our guest speaker for her dedication and continued support of the African community, to our panelists for their openness in sharing valuable experiences, and to our moderator for skillfully guiding the session.
This workshop exemplified AFLEC’s mission to foster academic and professional growth among African and Africa-engaged students through mentorship, knowledge-sharing, and empowerment. As the career fair approaches, participants left better prepared and more confident to take the next steps in their professional journeys.