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The Wilson College of Textiles brought its biannual career fair back to an in-person format this February after two years of virtual fairs during the pandemic. Students met with employers across textile industry sectors to learn more about internships and job opportunities with employers ranging from sustainable startups to medical textiles to big-name brands. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kohl\u2019s, Belk and Wrangler were just a few of the household names looking to hire Wilson College students at the Spring Career Fair.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Red \u201calumni\u201d ribbons provided networking opportunities for fellow members of the Pack.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Employers ranging from medical textiles to textile design firms came from across the state and the nation to speak with Wilson College students.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Students learned about both internship and job opportunities.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false,"raw":"\n\n\n\n\n

The Wilson College of Textiles brought its biannual career fair back to an in-person format this February after two years of virtual fairs during the pandemic. Students met with employers across textile industry sectors to learn more about internships and job opportunities with employers ranging from sustainable startups to medical textiles to big-name brands. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kohl\u2019s, Belk and Wrangler were just a few of the household names looking to hire Wilson College students at the Spring Career Fair.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"People
Red \u201calumni\u201d ribbons provided networking opportunities for fellow members of the Pack.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"People
Employers ranging from medical textiles to textile design firms came from across the state and the nation to speak with Wilson College students.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Students learned about both internship and job opportunities.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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