This fall, Western Illinois University students will have the opportunity to attend career and internship fairs provided by the WIU Career Center and various academic departments. These fairs will be free and will offer valuable opportunities for students and alumni seeking information about local and regional organizations.
“The interactions that take place at career fairs are incredibly valuable for both students and employers, allowing them to learn about each other and what possibilities exist,” said Executive Director of Career Center and Quad Cities Outreach Audrey Adamson.
“Offering more specific events based on industries and interests provides space for targeted recruiting and job searching, to better meet all participants’ needs.”
This year, the fairs are more focused on specific majors based on community needs and opportunities. Students can connect with employers and outside organizations to build professional relationships and explore potential career or internship opportunities.
Upcoming WIU-hosted career and internship opportunities fairs include:
- Wednesday, Sept. 13, 1-4 p.m. in Macomb: Supply Chain Management Day
- Wednesday, Sept. 19, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. in Macomb: Law Enforcement and Justice Administration Career Fair
- Wednesday, Sept. 27, 1-4 p.m. in Moline: QC Colleges Career Expo (Accounting, Finance, Banking, Engineering, Information Technology & Data Analytics and Business and Management)
- Thursday, Sept. 28, 2-4 p.m. in Macomb: Meet the Firms (Accounting and Finance)
- Friday, Sept. 29, 1-3 p.m. on the Handshake app: Meet the Firms (Accounting and Finance)
- Tuesday, Oct. 3, noon-3:30 p.m. in Macomb: All-Majors Career and Internship Fair
- Wednesday, Oct. 4, 9 a.m.-noon in Macomb: Agriculture Career Fair
- Wednesday, Oct. 18, 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. on the Handshake app: Graduate and Professional School Fair of Illinois
For more information or to register, visit wiu.edu/Careers/careerfairs.php, or email careers@wiu.edu.
