Through this blog, we’ve covered all the top career fairs of 2026 for education professionals, students, and those aspiring to join the education sector. Whether you’re in teaching, educational research, or administration, these fairs are tailored to help you take the next step in your career journey.
Each event promises insightful sessions, career-boosting opportunities, and unique networking with leaders and peers.
Why Attend an Education Career Fair?
Education career fairs are more than just for job searching; they’re a place to gain insights, understand new trends in education, and meet potential employers, industry leaders, peers and subject matter experts.
These career fairs provide:
- Professional Development: Learn from industry leaders and discover best practices in education.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with educators, recruiters, and school boards, expanding your professional community.
- Job and Internship Opportunities: Many fairs offer on-the-spot interviews for teaching, administrative, and research-related positions.
- Industry Insights: Stay updated on the latest strategies, trends, and advancements in education and digital learning.
Major Educational Universities Career Fairs of 2026
April 2026
Event Name | Date/Location | Overview |
23 April 2026 George Sherman Union, Boston University Boston, Massachusetts United States | The MERC 2026 is a large education career fair where job seekers
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May 2026
Event Name | Date/Location | Overview |
1 May 2026 Online (Handshake) | The Just In Time Career Fair is an online event designed to help students connect with employers. At the fair, candidates get the opportunity to
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13 May 2026 Victorville, California United States | The High Desert Hiring Expo is a large job fair hosted by Victor Valley College—and brings together many employers and job seekers in one place. Said to be one of the largest hiring event in the High Desert area, it will
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13 May 2026 South San Francisco, California United States | The Bay Area Life Science Career Expo is a job fair that focuses on careers in the life science industry. It is ideal for students, early-career professionals, and people that are seeking new job opportunities. Over the course of the fair, attendees will get to
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21 May 2026 University of Utah Ballroom Salt Lake City, Utah United States | The 2026 New Grad & Alumni Statewide Career Fair is a hiring event that connects employers with recent graduates as well as alumni from colleges across Utah. Graduates and alumni come from 11 Utah institutions, including
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21 May 2026 and Multiple dates Utah State University Logan, Utah United States | Utah State University offers multiple career fairs throughout the year to help students connect with employers and explore career opportunities. These career fairs are designed to
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22 May 2026 200 S Central Campus Dr Salt Lake City, Utah United States | The UACE New Grad & Alumni Statewide Fair 2026 is a hiring event for graduates and alumni in Utah. It helps connect job seekers with employers from many industries. It is open to new graduates and alumni from the following universities:
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June 2026
Event Name | Date/Location | Overview |
4 June 2026 Roseman University College of Nursing – Utah South Jordan, Utah United States | The Roseman University College of Nursing Career Fair is an event for students interested in nursing careers. It provides a chance to connect with employers in the healthcare field. At the event, candidates will get the opportunity to
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17 June 2026 Online (Handshake) | The Summer Virtual Career Fair is an online hiring event taking place on Handshake. Candidates will get the opportunity to
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26 June 2026 Online | The Virtual Recruiter Session is an online hiring event hosted by the University of Maryland Global Campus. At the event, you can
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July 2026
Event Name | Date/Location | Overview |
30 July 2026 Illini Union, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign County, Illinois United States | The STEM Career Exploration and Symposium is a one-day event which focuses on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). It brings together students, educators, and employers to explore STEM careers and research. Over the course of the event, you can
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August 2026
Event Name | Date/Location | Overview |
19 August 2026 San Jose, California United States | The Fall ’26 Part-Time & On-Campus Job Fair is a hiring event at San José State University—and is designed to help students find part-time and on-campus jobs. | |
26 August 2026 A. Ray Olpin Student Union, The University of Utah Salt Lake City, Utah United States | This is an on-campus job fair at the University of Utah where students can meet employers and find part-time jobs. At the fair, students can
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26 August 2026 University Union Ballrooms, Towson University Towson, Maryland United States | The 2026 Part-Time & On-Campus Job Fair at Towson University is designed for students to find part-time and on-campus jobs. At the fair, students will get the chance to
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September 2026
Event Name | Date/Location | Overview |
Career Fairs and Expos by The University of Utah | September 2026 | September 2026 The University of Utah Salt Lake City, Utah United States | In September 2026, The University of Utah will host several career events across different dates. The list include
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9-10 September 2026 Activity Center Gym, The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, Texas United States | The Fall 2026 UT Dallas Job & Internship Fair brings together current students, graduating students as well as alumni to connect with hiring employers. The fair is designed to
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Multiple dates (September to November 2026) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania United States | The University of Pennsylvania will host several career fairs in Fall 2026 focusing across fields like
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11 September 2026 Bone Student Center 200 N University Street Normal, Illinois United States | The Accounting Career Fair at Illinois State University will connect students with employers that are hiring in accounting-related jobs. The fair is designed to help
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15 September 2026 Alumni Hall, HUB-Robeson Center Penn State University Park, Pennsylvania United States | The “IST Employer Connection Days | IST Career Fair” is a technology-focused career fair at Penn State. It connects students with employers in technology-related fields. Over the course of the event, students can
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15-17 September 2026 Campus Recreation Center, University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, Ohio United States & Tangeman University Center | This career event connects students with employers in business, engineering, and technology fields. The Business, Engineering and IT Career Fair is designed to
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17 September 2026 Ensign Career College Salt Lake City, Utah United States | The Ensign College Fall 2026 Networking and Career Fair is designed for students to meet employers and to build their professional connections. At the fair, students will get the opportunity to
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22 September 2026 Convocation Center, University of North Georgia Dahlonega, Georgia United States | The Fall 2026 Career and Internship Fair—UNG Fall 2026 Dahlonega All-Major Career Fair allows its students as well as alumni to connect with employers that are hiring for entry-level positions and internship roles. It offers dedicated opportunities for students to build their professional connections and explore relevant career opportunities. | |
29 September 2026 Bone Student Center 200 N University Street Normal, Illinois United States | The Fall Internship and Career Fair is open to all majors and industries and is designed to
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October 2026
Event Name | Date/Location | Overview |
Career Fairs and Expos – The University of Utah | October 2026 | October 2026 The University of Utah Salt Lake City, Utah United States | In October 2026, The University of Utah will host several career events across different dates. The list include
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9 October 2026 Bone Student Center 200 N University Street Normal, Illinois United States | The Engineering Technology Career Fair is a hiring event at Illinois State University which connects students with employers that are looking to fill technology-related jobs. Over the course of the events, students can
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14 October 2026 Bone Student Center 200 N University Street Normal, Illinois United States | The Health and Public Service Career Fair is a hiring event at Illinois State University which is designed to connect students with employers in the health-related and public service fields. Over the course of the events, students can
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16 October 2026 SECU Arena, Towson University Towson, Maryland United States | The Fall 2026 Career & Internship Fair at Towson University helps students connect with employers and explore relevant career opportunities. It will be held at SECU Arena in Towson University where students can
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21 October 2026 Horton Field House 180 N. Adelaide Street Normal, Illinois United States | The Education Career Fair is focused on connecting students with employers from the education field. Employers such as school administrators, superintendents, and education organizations attend the event. |
