MURRAY, Ky. -- The Murray State University Paducah Regional Campus will hold its inaugural Career Fair on April 9 from 3-5 p.m. on campus, providing students a chance to connect with area businesses and explore internship and career opportunities.

Students and alumni from Murray State University and West Kentucky Community and Technical College, as well as members of the Paducah Young Professionals organization, are invited to attend to discuss employment opportunities with local employers. A professional photographer will be on hand to provide headshots for each guest. Professional attire is required.

"This career fair will be a great opportunity for our students and community members to meet the local and regional employers, learn about their industries and showcase their skills and abilities to their future employers," said Murray State University Paducah Regional Campus Director Jennifer Frazier.

"Career Services is excited to partner with our colleagues at our Paducah Regional Campus," said Murray State University Career Services Director Matt Purdy. "We're looking forward to connecting students with our employer partners in the Paducah area."

The event is free of charge to interested employers. For more information about employer registration, visit bit.ly/paducah_career_fair.

The Murray State Paducah campus is located at 4430 Sunset Avenue in Paducah. For more information about the Career Fair, contact Frazier at jfrazier1@murraystate.edu or 270-442-4753.

About Murray State University: Murray State University provides an "Opportunity Afforded" for students through a high-quality education with experiential learning, academic and personal growth and the ability to secure a lifetime of success. Since 1922, the true value of higher education has been found at Murray State University, where our commitment is to afford endless opportunities for developing leaders in the community, the country and the world. The University's main campus is located in Murray, Ky., and includes five regional campuses. For more information about Murray State University, please visit murraystate.edu.