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  • High-tech employers draw record crowds of students to spring career fair

    Feb 12, 2025

    With nearly half of Florida Polytechnic University's student population in attendance, employers filled the University's Barnett Applied Research Center on Tuesday, Feb. 11, to recruit, interview and hire interns and full-time employees at the 2025 Spring Career and Internship Fair.

  • Florida Poly ranks Top 10 in U.S. for career outcomes, No. 1 among public universities

    Oct 17, 2024

    Florida Polytechnic University was ranked No. 8 in the nation for top career outcomes for its graduates in WalletHub's 2025's Best Universities Ranking, released this week. This recognition placed Florida Poly alongside elite institutions such as the California Institute of Technology, Georgetown University and Duke University. Among public institutions, Florida Poly ranked No. 1 in the country.

  • Students engage with top employers at record-breaking career fair

    Oct 2, 2024

    Nearly 100 high-tech companies gathered at Florida Polytechnic University's Fall Career and Internship Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 1, offering students pathways to competitive, in-demand opportunities. The career fair was the University's largest ever, growing by over 40% in both student and employer attendance since fall 2023. More than 700 students attended the event.

  • Florida Poly senior tackles water quality challenges in Fort Myers internship

    Aug 6, 2024

    Anabelle Lopez spent the summer working as a utility engineering intern with the City of Fort Myers - an experience she spent countless hours researching and working toward.

  • Florida Poly students stepping into waiting high-tech careers after graduation

    May 2, 2024

    With a commitment to producing 100% STEM graduates ready to fill high-tech, high-demand jobs across the state, Florida Polytechnic University will graduate more than 200 students on Sunday, May 5 with many beginning full-time positions just days later.

  • Students find big opportunities at annual spring career fair

    Feb 16, 2024

    More than 600 of Florida Polytechnic University students donned their most professional attire, printed out their resumes, and headed to the Barnett Applied Research Center this week in hopes of finding a job or internship with some of Florida's leading employers.

  • Scholarship, internship position Phoenix for impressive future

    Nov 30, 2023

    Florida Polytechnic University senior Andrew Wernersbach's hard work and dedication to his education have resulted in an exceptional job waiting for him at Ball Aerospace after his graduation in May 2024.

  • STEM (in)dustry events feature top employers offering insight to hidden career options

    Oct 16, 2023

    Florida Polytechnic University students are getting an inside look at STEM career opportunities across varied industries - including those many don't immediately associate with engineering and applied sciences.

  • Florida Poly students shine at annual career fair featuring top STEM employers

    Oct 6, 2023

    Florida Polytechnic University junior Mackenzie Stanfield dressed to impress at the University's annual fall career and internship fair this week, making a beeline to talk with representatives from two of the world's most respected employers - who also stood to make her professional dreams come true.

  • Duke Energy receives Florida Poly's 1st Employer Engagement Award

    Sep 28, 2023

    Duke Energy Corporation was recognized for its steadfast partnership with Florida Polytechnic University at the institution's annual state of the University address during Phoenix Family Day on Saturday, Sept. 23. The company received the inaugural Employer Engagement Award, which recognizes industry partners who support the rigorous all-STEM education Florida Poly students receive.