Business Department hosts Accounting Careers Showcase at RELLIS

Showcase exposes students to a wide range of careers in the accounting field and connects them with accounting professionals

May 2, 2025

The Blinn College District Business Department recently hosted its annual Accounting Careers Showcase at the RELLIS Campus. The event, part of the department’s ongoing commitment to student engagement and career readiness, welcomed more than 60 students and provided them with direct access to a diverse group of accounting professionals.

Organized by Kwohn Whitaker, Department Head for Accounting, alongside Accounting faculty members Jill Oliver and Leslie Barnard, the event offered students valuable opportunities to explore career paths and network with experienced professionals in the accounting field. Dr. Tressa Shavers, Assistant Dean for Business Programs, facilitated the event.

Students heard from a distinguished panel of industry leaders, including a chief financial officer, a comptroller, a director of finance, the President of the Brazos Valley Chapter of the Texas Society of CPAs, and nationally recognized professors from Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi. These speakers shared their experiences, discussed current trends in the profession, and provided guidance on how students can prepare for success in accounting.

“The Accounting Careers Showcase reflects the commitment of our exceptional and passionate accounting faculty, who work tirelessly to connect students with the profession they hold so dear,” said Dr. Shavers. “It is an honor to lead a team so dedicated to student success, both during their academic journey and beyond graduation.”

The Business Department partners regularly with companies and community organizations to host events like this one, ensuring students across all business disciplines gain real-world exposure, build professional networks, and explore their many career opportunities.

Blinn offers associate degrees in accounting, business, small business management, and business administration and management, certificates in accounting, small business management and hospitality management, and an occupational skills award in business management. For more information, visit www.blinn.edu/business.