Career fairs hosted by Career and Professional Development at Virginia Tech
Fairs hosted or co-hosted by Career and Professional Development (CPD):
There are many Virginia Tech career fairs, most hosted by academic departments and colleges. The fairs hosted by CPD, listed below, are open to employers recruiting for any career field and major. Students from all academic majors and degree levels are welcome to view the details for each fair in advance to decide if there are opportunities that match your goals.
Campus Student Employment Fair
Tuesday. August 27, 2024
2-5pm ET
Owens Ballroom
Connecting Virginia Tech students and on-campus employers who offer internships, part-time jobs, research experiences, and more.
Hosted by:
Career and Professional Development AND
University Scholarships and Financial Aid
Fall 2024 Connection Job Fair
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
10am-4pm ET
IN PERSON: Squires Student Center, Commonwealth Ballroom
- Open to any employer interested in recruiting Virginia Tech students; not limited by career fields and majors.
- Students from all academic majors and degree levels are welcome to view positions and employers in advance to determine if there are opportunities that match your goals.
- Includes opportunities for internships and post-graduation jobs, as indicated by each employer.
Fall 2024 Connection Virtual Job Fair
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
10am-4pm ET
VIRTUAL
- Open to any employer interested in recruiting Virginia Tech students; not limited by career fields and majors.
- Students from all academic majors and degree levels are welcome to view positions and employers in advance to determine if there are opportunities that match your goals.
- Includes opportunities for internships and post-graduation jobs, as indicated by each employer.
SEC-ACC Virtual Fall Career Fair
Thursday, November 7, 2024
10am-5pm ET
- Open to students and alumni in all majors and degree levels.
- Opportunies for internships and post-graduation jobs, as indicated by each employer.
- Note: the spring version of this fair has been held for many years; 2024 is the first year this event is offered during fall.
Sponsor: CareerEco.
Contact for EMPLOYERS: CareerEco.
Contact for Virginia Tech students: Career & Professional Development: Contact us.
Spring 2025 Connection Job Fair
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
10am-4pm ET
Squires Student Center, Commonwealth Ballroom
- Open to any employer interested in recruiting Virginia Tech students; not limited by career fields and majors.
- Students from all academic majors and degree levels are welcome to view positions and employers in advance to determine if there are opportunities that match your goals.
- Includes opportunities for internships and post-graduation jobs, as indicated by each employer.
Spring 2025 Connection Virtual Job Fair
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
10am-4pm ET
VIRTUAL
- Open to any employer interested in recruiting Virginia Tech students; not limited by career fields and majors.
- Students from all academic majors and degree levels are welcome to view positions and employers in advance to determine if there are opportunities that match your goals.
- Includes opportunities for internships and post-graduation jobs, as indicated by each employer.
SEC-ACC Annual Virtual Spring Career Fair
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
10am-5pm ET
- Open to students and alumni in all majors and degree levels.
- Opportunies for internships and post-graduation jobs, as indicated by each employer.
- Past event note: In 2023, Virginia Tech again had the largest number of participants out of 29 universities that are part of this career fair!
Sponsor: CareerEco.
Contact for EMPLOYERS: CareerEco.
Contact for Virginia Tech students: Career & Professional Development: Contact us.
Career fair photo gallery
QUICK TIPS for students!
- In advance, review employers attending, so you come to the fair with a plan of which employers to approach.
- Do basic career fair prep in advance to build confidence.
- Some employers leave fairs before the end time. Be aware in planning when to arrive.
CONTACTS FOR EMPLOYERS:
Questions about participating in career fairs hosted by Career and Professional Development, please contact:
Ashley Roberts, Assistant Director of Events and Marketing
ashleylr@vt.edu
540-231-4974
Advice about which Virginia Tech career fairs are the best fit for your recruiting needs, please contact:
Jim Henderson, Director of Employer Engagement and Recruiting
jim.henderson@vt.edu
540-231-8079