STEUBENVILLE — The Franciscan University of Steubenville Criminal Justice Program will hold its third-annual Career Day for Criminal Justice Sept. 29.

The event will allow participants to explore career paths with more than 30 employers from across the United States.

The event will be held from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the J.C. Williams Center and will welcome prospective and current university students, high school students and the general public.

Representatives from local, state, and federal agencies will gather in Steubenville for the event. The agencies include the Drug Enforcement Agency; Border Patrol; Secret Service; Marine Corps; IRS Criminal Investigation Unit; Federal Bureau of Prisons; Michigan, Maryland, Ohio and Pennsylvania state police agencies; Pittsburgh, Cleveland, and Cincinnati city police; U.S. Capitol Police; Duquesne, Cleveland and Ave Maria law schools; prosecutor’s offices; forensics; and many more. They will engage with participants interested in pursuing career paths in criminal justice as well as internship opportunities in the justice agencies.

Charles Nemeth, director of Franciscan University’s Criminal Justice Program, will be present to answer questions about the academic program, as well as the educational requirements, applications and hiring processes in the field.

For information, contact Charles Nemeth at criminaljustice@franciscan.edu or (740) 283-6203.