Christendom welcomed approximately thirty recruiters from a wide variety of businesses, schools, nonprofit organizations, and religious orders to campus this spring, giving students valuable opportunities to learn more about future career opportunities.
Recruiters engaged with over 500 students during their visits, giving students the chance to learn about potential careers, internships, graduate programs, missionary work, and religious vocations. Hosted by the college’s Career and Professional Development Office, these recruiters were able to meet with students during lunch, at presentations, and even one-on-one during their visits.
“The goal of every recruiter visit is to help students discern where God may be calling them after graduation,” says Kristin Stephens, Director of Career and Professional Development. “It’s exciting to see students engaging so intentionally with employers, graduate schools, missionary organizations, and religious communities as they explore the many ways they can use their gifts to serve the Church and society.”
Christendom welcomed several visitors connected to careers in law enforcement, public service, and politics this spring. Officer Joseph Nieves from the Metropolitan Police Department met with students interested in law enforcement careers, while two captains from the United States Marine Corps spoke with students about military service and leadership opportunities.
Several political organizations also visited campus, including the Conservative Partnership Institute (CPI), which conducted interviews for its Young Leaders Internship Program. SBA Pro-Life America and Students for Life additionally promoted opportunities for students interested in serving within the pro-life movement and advocating for the protection of human life.
Students interested in teaching and education also benefited from several on-campus visits. St. Thomas More Academy, Cabrini Teaching Fellows, and Aristoi Classical Academy all met with students to discuss careers in Catholic and classical education.
Recruiters from Lux Foundation Solutions and from St. Thomas More Academy were among the 30 recruiters who visited campus to meet with students this spring.
Daniel Lesho, principal of St. Thomas More Academy, praised both the professionalism of the Career Office and the engagement of Christendom students.
“From the moment we arrived, we felt welcomed, well taken care of, and thoughtfully guided throughout the visit,” Lesho shared. “It was clear that significant effort was made to connect us with interested students. This stands out as one of the best college recruiting experiences I have had. The hospitality and professionalism truly defined the entire visit.”
Several graduate schools also traveled to Christendom this semester to connect with students considering further studies after graduation. Ave Maria School of Law, The Catholic University of America’s Busch School of Business, and William & Mary’s Raymond A. Mason School of Business all sent representatives to speak with students about graduate opportunities.
These recruiters actively engaged with students throughout the day by hosting lunch tables, offering free coffee in Sacred Grounds, and organizing additional networking opportunities — including an Italian dinner at a local restaurant hosted by representatives from Catholic University for a group of upperclassmen.
Missionary and nonprofit organizations also maintained a strong presence on campus this spring. Jill’s House, which supports families raising children with intellectual disabilities, returned to campus to promote its Fellowship and Internship Programs. The Culture Project and the Saint John Society additionally introduced students to domestic and international missionary opportunities focused on evangelization and service.
Christendom also welcomed representatives from St. Kateri Rosary Walk, an outdoor pilgrimage site and shrine in New Mexico, who delivered an evening presentation for young men interested in assisting with the construction and development of the shrine.
As many seniors began actively discerning post-graduate employment, several businesses recruited directly from the Christendom student body. Alumnus Cyril Schaper (‘23) returned to campus on behalf of Lux Foundation Solutions to promote both part-time and full-time opportunities. Following the visit, recent graduate Charles Koach ‘26 accepted a full-time position with the company and will begin work this summer.
SSI, a local IT and business consulting company, also recruited students through alumni representatives Brian Fox (‘12) and Nicholas Gossin (‘15), ultimately hiring two graduating seniors. Local businesses including Roofsimple, St. Joseph’s Roofing, and Summer at Sacred Heart likewise continued building strong relationships with the college by recruiting students for summer and full-time positions. Additional visitors this semester included Pest Exit, Trueshred, and Cassella Design & Build.
The spring semester also featured a major emphasis on vocational discernment and religious life, with Christendom welcoming more than ten priests and religious to campus throughout the semester.
Alumni priests Father Linus Martz (‘18) and Father Andrew Clark (‘14), along with Diocese of Arlington Vocations Director Father Noah Morey (‘08), came to campus for a Discernment Retreat in the spring.
The highlight of these visits was the annual spring Discernment Retreat, featuring alumni priests Father Linus Martz (‘18) and Father Andrew Clark (‘14), along with Diocese of Arlington Vocations Director Father Noah Morey (‘08). The retreat gave students opportunities to hear vocation stories, ask questions about priesthood and religious life, and receive spiritual guidance.
Four religious sisters from the Daughters of St. Paul and the Dominican Sisters of Saint Cecilia also visited campus this spring, meeting individually with students and sharing about their religious communities and vocations.
The many visits throughout the semester were coordinated and hosted by Christendom’s Career and Professional Development Office, which works continually to build relationships with employers, graduate schools, missionary organizations, and religious communities in order to provide students with meaningful opportunities for vocational discernment and professional growth.
Through these efforts, Christendom students continue to receive guidance and practical experience that prepare them not only for professional success, but also for lives of faithful service to the Church and the world following graduation.
Learn more about the college’s Career and Professional Development Office here.