Sacramento State University hosted its annual Career Quest and Priority Admissions day Saturday. The event not only provided incoming freshmen walk-in admission but it also provided students career and campus life workshops and a career fair.

Sacramento Area Human Resource Association was in charge of the Career Quest. “This is the first year we have partnered with CSUS,” said Leslie Martinez, school to career chairperson. “We have accomplished getting the business community together with the education part of it.”

The event began with Assembly member Anthony Pescetti talking about the importance of education and setting goals.

“It’s a great opportunity for young people to explore education and job careers,” Pescetti said.

Pescetti’s presence made a difference for students.

“The students that went got a lot of information” Martinez said. “It is great that he (Pescetti) took time out of his schedule…he is someone who is standing by what he is saying.”

Many companies from the Sacramento and nearby regions put up booths at the Career Quest. David Curl, sheriff for Solano county said, “It’s a concentrated place for us to get out there and be seen.”

Incoming freshmen and their parents were also enthused by the workshops and the career fair being combined with admissions. Willie Young, an incoming freshman, said, “It gives you a real life perspective of what everything is really like and how the programs work out. It was definitely a good combination. We also have a good opportunity to see what local companies you can work for when you are here.”

Even though the event was a success, Martinez said, “This event gave us some new ideas for workshops next year.”