300+ employers each semester
2,000+ students each year
Four Days. Six Industry-Focused Fairs. Countless Opportunities.
As one of the largest career conferences in the Midwest, Career Conference Week contributes to the success of current students and recent graduates, who have career outcomes of 99% employed or continuing education. Leading employers in engineering, packaging, plastics, design, hospitality and more come to campus to recruit Blue Devils for internships, co-ops, and full-time professional positions. Many companies attend multiple days of the conference to recruit students from across the career clusters, and students are encouraged to any and all days. Alumni are welcome to attend, as well.
Fall 2026 Schedule
All events held in the Memorial Student Center
Events subject to change
Computing, Cybersecurity & Information Technology
Monday, September 21 | 1:00-4:00pm
Packaging & Consumer Products
Tuesday, September 22 | 9:00-11:30am
Science, Engineering & Sustainability
Tuesday, September 22 | 1:00-4:00pm
Construction: Design, Build, Manage
Wednesday, September 23 | 1:00-4:00pm
Art, Design & Creative Industries
Thursday, September 24 | 9:00-11:30am
Management: Business, Wellness, Hospitality & Social Sciences
Thursday, September 24 | 1:00-4:00pm
Employer Information
To make your experience a success, prepare to engage with Blue Devils from all levels and programs, from freshmen to graduate students and alumni. They participate in career fairs with diverse objectives, seeking opportunities in their chosen industries throughout the week.
Registration opens on Handshake at 8:00am on July 1, 2026.
Computing, Cybersecurity & Information Technology
Monday, September 21 | 1:00-4:00pm
Packaging & Consumer Products
Tuesday, September 22 | 9:00-11:30am
Science, Engineering & Sustainability
Tuesday, September 22 | 1:00-4:00pm
Construction: Design, Build, Manage
Wednesday, September 23 | 1:00-4:00pm
Art, Design & Creative Industries
Thursday, September 24 | 9:00-11:30am
Management: Business, Wellness, Hospitality & Social Sciences
Thursday, September 24 | 1:00-4:00pm
- One 8' x 8' space for two representatives
- One 6' long table (tablecloth upon request)
- Two chairs
- Free Wi-Fi access
- Electricity/extension cords
- Parking (in a designated parking lot)
- Light refreshments
Conduct your next-day on-campus interviews (OCI) with students you meet during the career fair. Simply note your request in your registration. Upon approval, it will be noted in your registration confirmation. Space is limited!
- Rate: $400
- Non-profit/Government/501(c)(3) Rate: $150
Payment can be made via credit card and must be received before the career fair. Failure to pay, or employers with an outstanding balance, will not be approved into the event until payment is made.
Final invoice will reflect Partnership Program discounts if applicable. A receipt will be emailed when payment is accepted/received.
Additional details, including shipping, directions, parking, and more, can be found on the Handshake event page for each career fair or in the Career Conference Guide.