Virginia Association of Colleges and Employers upcoming events

Norfolk State University 2026 Fall Career Expo: In-Person (30 Sep 2026)

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT

The Norfolk State University Fall 2026 Career Expo connects students and alumni with leading employers offering internships, full-time positions, and career opportunities across a variety of industries. Join us to network, explore career paths, and build valuable professional connections with Spartan talent.

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Hollins University Fall Opportunity Fair (30 Sep 2026)

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Career fairs are about more than filling open roles—they are vital launchpads for student growth, connection, and confidence. Every conversation helps our students practice professional communication, refine their pitch, and envision their career pathways.

We invite our employer partners and alumnae champions to join us for the Fall Opportunity Fair on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. This year, we are placing a special emphasis on our January Internship Program. Whether you have a structured short-term internship ready to go, full-time career roles, or spring/summer opportunities, we welcome you to connect with our talented students while helping us create meaningful, real-world learning moments.

Event Details:

Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Moody Student Center, Hollins University
Registration Fee: $25 (reduced fee for non-profit organizations and government entities)

We look forward to partnering with you to host our January interns and build lasting talent connections!

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JMU Career and Internship Fair, Day 2 (30 Sep 2026)

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

JMU's Career and Internship Fair (formerly the University Career Fair) is a two-day event, held on Tues., Sept. 29 and Wed., Sept. 30, 2026, from 12PM to 4PM and has the capacity to host 200 employers over the two days.

The University Career Fair is for employers looking to connect with JMU students. This fair features majors from across the university and those from each of our colleges.

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'@UVA: Data Science & AI Night - Fall 2026 (30 Sep 2026)

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Fall Data Science & Analytics Night 2025

Tues. Sept. 30, 2025 | 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Location: School of Data Science, University of Virginia

1919 Ivy Rd, Charlottesville VA 22903

Data Science & Analytics Night provides a unique opportunity for firms to engage with students across a wide variety of majors and class years. Last year's fall program engaged more than 250 students and over 15 firms.

During the event, employers will have the opportunity to engage with students interested in data science and analytics careers (full-time and internship roles) through engaging in in-person networking. The goal of the program is to educate students about various disciplines within AI, data analytics/science and allow students the opportunity to network with your organization. Register today as space is limited!

Additional event details and logistical information will be emailed to you as soon as possible. Thank you for your support of UVA students and we look forward to having you at the event!

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Longwood Fall 2026 Career, Internship, and Graduate School Fair (1 Oct 2026)

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

The office of Longwood Alumni & Career Success invites you to share job, internship, graduate school, and post-graduate opportunities within your organization. The day includes lunch; a table with a company sign, 2 chairs, and tablecloth; and afternoon snacks.

Employer Check-In/Set-Up: 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 pm

Lunch: 11:00 am-1:00 pm

Fair: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

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Fall 2026 Graduate & Professional School Fair (2 Oct 2026)

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

The annual Fall 2026 Graduate & Professional School Fair is a great way for students to network, learn about graduate degree options, and build awareness of continuing education opportunities available to William & Mary students. The event is free for students and any William & Mary student/alumni can attend!

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CNU 2026 Fall Graduate School Expo (6 Oct 2026)

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Showcase your institution and graduate programs at our Fall 2026 Graduate School Expo. Students of all class years and majors attend, so this is a great way to raise awareness and connect with prospective students!

To register, please contact Jennifer Salyers, Assistant Director, Center for Career Planning at jennifer.salyers@cnu.edu.

VIRTUAL: Fall Job and Internships Recruiting Fair 2026 - Biotech, Science and Healthcare Careers (7 Oct 2026)

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

VIRTUAL Fall Job & Internship Fair (Biotech, Science & Healthcare Focus)

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

This virtual fair connects employers with UVA students across all schools and majors, with a targeted focus on opportunities in biotech, science, and healthcare-related fields. Whether you're recruiting for technical roles, research-based positions, or interdisciplinary talent, this event offers a strategic opportunity to engage with a diverse and highly motivated student population.

Positioned in the middle of the fall semester, this event allows employers to build early connections with students exploring internships and full-time roles while maintaining momentum with candidates already engaged in the recruiting process.

Why participate:

- Connect with students interested in biotech, science, and healthcare careers

- Build your brand with a broad and diverse UVA student audience

- Engage with candidates through structured, high-impact conversations

- Identify talent for both immediate hiring needs and future pipelines

Event Format:

This is a fully virtual, session-based event hosted on Handshake. Students will sign up in advance for scheduled sessions with your team, including:

- One-on-one sessions for individualized conversations with students

- Group sessions to share an overview of your organization, roles, and recruiting process

Following registration approval, you will receive instructions to create your session schedule within Handshake. Please note that students can only sign up to meet with your team once sessions have been created, so we encourage employers to build their schedules early to maximize visibility and engagement.

Our team will provide step-by-step guidance and support throughout the setup process to ensure a smooth and successful experience.

We look forward to partnering with you to create a meaningful and engaging virtual recruiting experience.

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Norfolk State University 2026 Fall Career Expo: Virtual (14 Oct 2026)

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

The Norfolk State University Virtual Career Expo gives employers and students the opportunity to connect from anywhere. Meet talented Spartan students and alumni, share career opportunities, conduct virtual recruiting, and build meaningful connections with candidates interested in internships and full-time careers across a wide range of industries.

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VMI Fall 2026 Career & Internship Fair (14 Oct 2026)

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

VMI is consistently ranked by multiple sources such as Forbes, Money magazine, U.S. News and World Report, and the Brookings Institute as a top institution nationally whose graduates enjoy considerable career success. VMI has produced 11 Rhodes Scholars and hundreds of corporate, governmental, and military leaders with strong interest in public service. VMI is an exceptional source for high quality internship and employment candidates.

CAREER FAIR REGISTRATION PROCESS - Fall 2026:

To better align employer hiring needs with the internship and job-seeking interests of our cadets, we are continuing with the registration process introduced with the Spring 2026 Career Fair. We are accepting interested employers through an open registration and subsequent selection process. Registration is NOT first-come, first-served.

Open Registration Details

Open Monday, April 13th at 8am through Friday, May 1st at 12pm.

Employers will be notified on Monday, May 4th regarding selection. Those not selected will have the option to join the waitlist and/or select a Workforce Wednesday for the fall (prior to opening the series to all other employers).

Career Fair Capacity: 53 employer booths

Notice: Submitting a registration does not guarantee a space at the career fair. Employers will be contacted on May 4 regarding selection status.

For employers not selected from open registration: Those not selected for the spring career fair will be invited to participate in one of our Workforce Wednesday ($100) events in the dining hall, or Nichols Engineering (for engineering only). These will be scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis until all are filled. If we are unable to accommodate your organization at the fair, we will work with you directly to identify other ways to share your opportunities with VMI cadets.

We are additionally accepting sponsor applications for our cadet lunch at the career fair. The spring cadet lunch was sponsored by Gilbane, Munters Corporation, & Crowder Construction and likely contributed to a record number of cadets at the spring career fair (200+). If your company is interested in learning more about sponsorship, register for the career fair (select the sponsorship option) and then email MAJ Slone for the Google Form to submit additional details. Sponsorship levels will be accepted in order of submission through the Google Form.

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ODU 2026 Fall Career & Internship Fair (22 Oct 2026)

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Old Dominion University's Center for Career and Leadership Development is pleased to announce we will be hosting our 2026 Fall Career & Internship Fair on Thursday, October 22, 2026 from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM at Chartway Arena. The career fair is intended for students of all majors and is designed to bring together employers and ODU students and alumni to connect and engage in meaningful conversations while learning about employment opportunities that showcase their skills and experiences.

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'@UVA: Fall Job and Internship Fair 2026 - All Industries [On-Grounds] (22 Oct 2026)

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Fall Job and Internship Fair 2026 - All Career Industries

October 22, 2026 | 11AM - 3PM | Newcomb Hall

The Fall Job & Internship Fair returns to the University of Virginia this semester as our largest all-industries recruiting event, bringing together employers from corporate, government, education, and non-profit sectors with students from every school, major, and class year.

Strategically positioned in the middle of the fall semester, the fair offers organizations an opportunity to launch or expand their recruiting efforts as students refine their internship and full-time search priorities. With representation from a wide variety of academic backgrounds, experiences, and career interests, this event creates a dynamic environment for broad talent engagement across the UVA student community.

During the course of the event, students will:

- Meet employers from a wide range of industries and organizational types

- Explore internship and full-time opportunities across diverse career pathways

- Learn directly from recruiters and professionals about hiring needs, recruiting timelines, and organizational culture

- Build confidence engaging in career conversations while expanding their understanding of opportunities beyond their primary field of study

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CNU 2026 Fall Technology, Engineering & Analysis Fair (22 Oct 2026)

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Showcase your organization and opportunities (internships, part-time positions, full-time jobs, etc.) at our 2026 Fall Technology, Engineering & Analysis Fair! This fair is targeted to our students majoring in Physics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Science, Cybersecurity, and Electrical Engineering.

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VCU Fall Internship & Career Fair (28 Oct 2026)

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

CONNECT with organizations offering authentic, real-world work that advances your career development.

Looking to explore potential careers through internships, volunteering or international experiences? We've got that!

Ready to earn while you learn, or network with organizations seeking part-time or full-time employees? This is your chance!

Hosted by VCU Career Services and co-sponsored by VCU Academic Internships Office, SCHEV, and VCU Global Education Office.

Richmond Salons, Second Floor, University Student Commons.

2026 Women's Colleges and Universities Virtual Career Fair (28 Oct 2026)

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Tired of scrolling through resumes? Want to meet top-notch talent with the click of a button?

Join us virtually on October 28, 2026 from 3 to 6 p.m. EST for the 2026 Women's Colleges & Universities Virtual Career Fair. By participating, you will gain access to a diverse, multi-faceted, and deep talent network: Over 15,000 students spanning 12 reputable institutions. Please read the WCU 2026 Mission Statement before registering.

You have the flexibility to host 1:1 (15 or 20 minutes) and/or group sessions (20, 30, or 45 minutes)! You can interview for internship and full time opportunities, provide informational overviews of your programs/organizations, lead a career skill-based workshop, educate students about your industry, and more!

Your organization can offer as many group or individual sessions as you have capacity for. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to customize the meeting times for each group and individual session within the scheduled time frame (3 to 6 p.m.)

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Longwood Teacher Recruitment Day (29 Oct 2026)

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Join us to meet Longwood education majors of all levels to discuss career opportunities, openings, and the advantages of working for your district.

Teacher Recruitment Fair will run from 1:00-4:00 pm. Check-in and set-up will open at 10:00 am and lunch will be provided from 11:00 am- 1:00 pm.

If school districts are interested in hosting on-site interview, the interview period will run from 4:15-5:45pm, and schools are able to decide individually both if they want to host on-site interviews and, if so, how to schedule them.

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JMU Hospitality and Sport & Recreation Management Career and Internship Fair (4 Nov 2026)

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

This fair is for companies who are within the Hospitality and Sport & Recreation Management industry who hire for roles within those spaces. For employers with internships, they must meet the requirements to qualify for HART credit.

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College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences Career Fair (17 Feb 2027)

Wed, 17 Feb 2027 15:00:00 GMT

The CLAHS Career Fair is a great opportunity to connect with talented students seeking internships, part-time opportunities, and full-time positions across a wide range of majors and career interests.

Event Details

- Wednesday, February 17, 2027

- 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

- Virginia Tech Campus at the Center for the Arts

There is no cost to attend.

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Longwood Spring 2027 Career, Internship, and Graduate School Fair (18 Mar 2027)

Thu, 18 Mar 2027 17:00:00 GMT

The office of Longwood Alumni & Career Success invite you to share job, internship, graduate school, and post-graduate opportunities within your organization. The day includes lunch; a table with a company sign, 2 chairs, and tablecloth; and afternoon snacks.

Employer Check-In/Set-Up: 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 pm

Lunch: 11:00 am-1:00 pm

Fair: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Registration will open on Handshake in early Winter