Devona Dixon, a professor in the fashion merchandising and design program within the college, measures a student during the JCPenney SUIT UP! event.  The event is designed to prepare students for the spring job hunt and interviews.


Family and Consumer Sciences students from the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences helped N.C. A&T students get the perfect fit at the NC A&T x JCPenney SUIT UP on Feb. 10. Using soft measuring tapes, they measured fellow students to help them determine the right clothing size.

The event, sponsored by the Office of Career Services, included discounts on clothing bought from 5 -8 p.m. at the store at the Four Seasons Town Centre. The event is held in the spring and fall semesters to encourage students to dress for success as they hunt for jobs and internships.

Amarion Singletary, who is studying Agriculture Education, was among the students who came to the event, which included a DJ and raffles for prizes.

“What brought me out today was the deals and the opportunity to improve my professional wardrobe,” Singletary said.

Gallery

A man in a blazer stands in a clothing store, facing a woman with curly hair, who is looking at a rack of suits. Sale signs are visible in the background.

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Amarion Singletary, Agricultural Education major, seeks advice from JCPenney sales associate Lori Strabel as he tries on a suit jacket. JCPenney at Four Seasons Mall, working with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Office of Career Services, offered university students discount codes for professional attire purchases February 10, 2026, to help the students prepare for career fairs and job interviews.

A young woman in glasses measures the waist of a young man in a clothing store. They are surrounded by racks of clothing, while others shop in the background.

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Donte Alexander, Electrical Engineering major, left, has his measurements taken by Fashion Merchandising and Design major Nylan Yancey, right. JCPenney at Four Seasons Mall, working with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Office of Career Services, offered university students discount codes for professional attire purchases February 10, 2026, to help the students prepare for career fairs and job interviews.

A young man examines a black suit jacket on a hanger while holding yellow shopping bags in a clothing store. Rows of suits and formal wear are visible in the background.

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Ty West, a Business Information Technology major, looks at a suit jacket. JCPenney at Four Seasons Mall, working with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Office of Career Services, offered university students discount codes for professional attire purchases February 10, 2026, to help the students prepare for career fairs and job interviews.

A young man wearing a gray blazer over a white T-shirt stands in a clothing store. He has short, curly hair and is looking to the side, with a price tag still attached to the blazer.

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Ty West, a Business Information Technology major, checks a mirror to study the fit of a suit jacket. JCPenney at Four Seasons Mall, working with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Office of Career Services, offered university students discount codes for professional attire purchases February 10, 2026, to help the students prepare for career fairs and job interviews.

A woman takes measurements around a man's neck using a measuring tape in a clothing store. Both individuals are focused on the task.

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Amarion Singletary, right, Agricultural Education major, has his measurements taken by volunteer Josephine Thompson, Psychology major. JCPenney at Four Seasons Mall, working with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Office of Career Services, offered university students discount codes for professional attire purchases February 10, 2026, to help the students prepare for career fairs and job interviews.

A man in a black suit and woman in a patterned top are shopping together in a clothing store, examining a pair of pants while discussing options among several suit jackets on display.

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James McNeil, freshman Computer Sciences major, consults with JCPenney sales associate Lori Strabel as he peruses suits. JCPenney at Four Seasons Mall, working with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Office of Career Services, offered university students discount codes for professional attire purchases February 10, 2026, to help the students prepare for career fairs and job interviews.

A young man tries on a blazer while a woman measures with a tape in a clothing store. Racks filled with clothing are visible in the background.

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Karson Spencer, junior Accounting major, left, tries on a suit jacket while consulting with Family and Consumer Sciences associate professor Devona Dixon, right. JCPenney at Four Seasons Mall, working with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Office of Career Services, offered university students discount codes for professional attire purchases February 10, 2026, to help the students prepare for career fairs and job interviews.

A young man with headphones stands with arms outstretched, wearing a measuring tape around his chest. A woman in glasses and denim looks at him, both in a clothing store surrounded by racks of apparel.

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Karson Spencer, junior Accounting major, left, has his measurements taken by Family and Consumer Sciences associate professor Devona Dixon, right. JCPenney at Four Seasons Mall, working with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Office of Career Services, offered university students discount codes for professional attire purchases February 10, 2026, to help the students prepare for career fairs and job interviews.

A young man in a store holding a gray suit jacket and pants, looking at clothing displays. He is dressed in a blue polo shirt and appears to be assisting customers or shopping.

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Xavier Burton, a junior Multimedia Journalism major, chooses a suit to try on. JCPenney at Four Seasons Mall, working with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Office of Career Services, offered university students discount codes for professional attire purchases February 10, 2026, to help the students prepare for career fairs and job interviews.

A person with dreadlocks squats in a clothing store, examining ties on a display rack. Men's suits are visible in the background.

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Kesroy Wallace, Auto Engineering and Tchnology major, looks at ties. JCPenney at Four Seasons Mall, working with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Office of Career Services, offered university students discount codes for professional attire purchases February 10, 2026, to help the students prepare for career fairs and job interviews.

A person examines a selection of ties displayed on a rack in a clothing store, holding a blue shirt in one hand while looking closely at the ties.

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Kesroy Wallace, Auto Engineering and Tchnology major, looks at ties. JCPenney at Four Seasons Mall, working with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Office of Career Services, offered university students discount codes for professional attire purchases February 10, 2026, to help the students prepare for career fairs and job interviews.

A young man fittings a gray blazer over a T-shirt while shopping in a clothing store. He is focusing on the fit, surrounded by racks of formal attire.

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Ty West, a Business Information Technology major, checks the fit of a suit jacket. JCPenney at Four Seasons Mall, working with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Office of Career Services, offered university students discount codes for professional attire purchases February 10, 2026, to help the students prepare for career fairs and job interviews.

A person in a blue blazer and striped shirt stands near a rack of blue blazers in a store. A yellow bag is on the floor nearby. Another shopper browses in the background.

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Angel Taylor, a senior Sports Medicine major, tries on a suit jacket. JCPenney at Four Seasons Mall, working with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Office of Career Services, offered university students discount codes for professional attire purchases February 10, 2026, to help the students prepare for career fairs and job interviews.

A man in a blue blazer stands while a woman fits him with a measuring tape in a clothing store. Another woman shops in the background among racks of pants.

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Angel Taylor, a senior Sports Medicine major, left, gets some assistance with a suit jacket from Charlice Tyner, Child Development major. JCPenney at Four Seasons Mall, working with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Office of Career Services, offered university students discount codes for professional attire purchases February 10, 2026, to help the students prepare for career fairs and job interviews.

A young woman measures a man's arm with a tape measure in a clothing store. Several shoppers and clothing racks are visible in the background.

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Amarion Singletary, right, Agricultural Education major, has his measurements taken by volunteer Josephine Thompson, Psychology major. JCPenney at Four Seasons Mall, working with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Office of Career Services, offered university students discount codes for professional attire purchases February 10, 2026, to help the students prepare for career fairs and job interviews.

A woman measures the neck of a man in a clothing store. Clothing racks with various shirts and jeans are visible in the background. The scene suggests they are selecting or trying on clothes together.

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Kesroy Wallace, Auto Engineering and Tchnology major, left, has his measurements taken by Fashion Merchandising and Design major Jaydhen Fitch, right. JCPenney at Four Seasons Mall, working with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Office of Career Services, offered university students discount codes for professional attire purchases February 10, 2026, to help the students prepare for career fairs and job interviews.

A career services booth features two staff members in striped sweaters, assisting students. One student is on their phone, while another interacts with the staff, discussing services and resources available.

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Office of Career Services representatives Kendra Haywood, right, and Calvin Anderson, second from right, check students in as they enter the JCPenney store at Four Seasons Mall. JCPenney, working with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Office of Career Services, offered university students discount codes for professional attire purchases February 10, 2026, to help the students prepare for career fairs and job interviews.

A person in a striped shirt tries on a blue suit jacket while standing in a clothing store. Another shopper browses through items nearby. A yellow bag lies on the floor.

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Angel Taylor, a senior Sports Medicine major, tries on a suit jacket. JCPenney at Four Seasons Mall, working with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Office of Career Services, offered university students discount codes for professional attire purchases February 10, 2026, to help the students prepare for career fairs and job interviews.

A woman in a store measures a man's neck with a tape measure. Shelves displaying clothing are visible in the background.

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Kesroy Wallace, Auto Engineering and Tchnology major, left, has his measurements taken by Fashion Merchandising and Design major Jaydhen Fitch, right. JCPenney at Four Seasons Mall, working with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Office of Career Services, offered university students discount codes for professional attire purchases February 10, 2026, to help the students prepare for career fairs and job interviews.

A young man examines a pair of gray pants on a hanger while shopping in a clothing store with racks of merchandise in the background.

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Xavier Burton, a junior Multimedia Journalism major, chooses a suit to try on. JCPenney at Four Seasons Mall, working with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Office of Career Services, offered university students discount codes for professional attire purchases February 10, 2026, to help the students prepare for career fairs and job interviews.

A woman points to dress shirts on a table while a man looks on, holding a blue item. Clothing racks are visible in the background.

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Kesroy Wallace, Auto Engineering and Tchnology major, right, consults with JCPenney sales associate Lori Strabel as he looks for a shirt. JCPenney at Four Seasons Mall, working with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Office of Career Services, offered university students discount codes for professional attire purchases February 10, 2026, to help the students prepare for career fairs and job interviews.