Career and job fairs

NACE Virtual Job Fair for International Students
Employers post jobs 11.3.08 - 5.15.09. Candidates apply for jobs 12.1.08 - 6.1.09
Begin with online student registration.

Sponsor:
NACE, the National Association of Colleges and Employers

Virginia Tech international students are invited to participate, free of charge, because Career Services at Virginia Tech is a NACE member.

International students who are seeking:
- full-time, internship or co-op positions in your home country.
- 1-year Optional Practical Training (OPT) and/or long-term positions in the U.S.
- summer Curricular Practical Training (CPT) internships in the U.S.

Education Career Fair
Thur. Jan. 29, 2009
8:30 am - 5 pm
8:30-9 am student registration.
9-10:45am job fair.
11am-5pm interviews.
Christiansburg Recreation Center
Christiansburg, VA

MANY additional education fairs! VT students invited!

Co-sponsors:
Radford University and
Career Services, Virginia Tech
Contacts:
Ms. Betsy McCoy
Virginia Tech Career Services
betsy.mccoy@vt.edu
(540) 231-6776
OR
Ms. Vivian Garnard
Radford University
Experiential Learning & Career Development
vgarnard@radford.edu
(540) 831-5483

Teaching and counseling positions with public schools.
Student registration:
8:30 - 9 am
Job fair:
9 - 10:45 am
Interviews:
11 am - 5 pm

NACE Virtual Job Fair for International Students
Employers post jobs 11.3.08 - 5.15.09. Candidates apply for jobs 12.1.08 - 6.1.09
Begin with online student registration.

Sponsor:
NACE, the National Association of Colleges and Employers

Virginia Tech international students are invited to participate, free of charge, because Career Services at Virginia Tech is a NACE member.

International students who are seeking:
- full-time, internship or co-op positions in your home country.
- 1-year Optional Practical Training (OPT) and/or long-term positions in the U.S.
- summer Curricular Practical Training (CPT) internships in the U.S.

Green Jobs Expo
Thur. Feb. 5, 2009
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Marriott Wardman Park Hotel
Washington, DC

Event coordinator:
Center for Human Resources and Labor Studies at the University of Minnesota
Green Jobs Expo Contact:
Anne Obst
University of Minnesota
obstx011@umn.edu

Over 85 academic institutions, manufacturers, non-profit agencies, corporations and governmental agencies with internships and career options in the emerging green economy.

Dish Network Career Day
Mon. Feb. 16, 2009
9:00 am - 1:30 pm
Smith Career Center Rm A

Contacts:
Ms. Chantel Greenfield
Dish Network HR/ Recruiter
(540) 394-2867
Ms. Betsy McCoy
Career Services
betsy.mccoy@vt.edu

Local position openings

Computer Science Resources Consortium Career Night
Mon. Feb. 16, 2009
4:00 - 7:00 pm
Bowman Room, Jamerson Athletic Center

Sponsor:
Computer Science Resources Consortium
Contact:
Libby G. Bradford
bradford@vt.edu
540-231-3209

Computer Science majors, including undergraduate and graduate students

Connection Co-op & Internship Job Fair
Tues. Feb. 17, 2009
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Squires Commonwealth Ballroom
(Interviews next day)

Sponsor:
Career Services, Virginia Tech
Contact:
Career Services
Ms. Carolyn Rader
raderc@vt.edu
(540) 231-8086

Undergraduate and graduate students for internships & co-ops.
All majors.
(Interviews arranged during the fair are conducted the following day, W. Feb. 18)

Spring Construction Internship & Career Fair
Tues. Feb. 17, 2009
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cassell Coliseum
(Interviews next day)

Sponsor:
Myers-Lawson School of Construction
Contact:
Ms. Dannette Gomez Beane
Coordinator of Outreach and Career Development
Building Construction Dept.
gomezds@vt.edu
(540) 231-1924

All types of hires; students in building construction and engineering who are interested in a career in the construction industry.

CareerFest
Thur. Feb. 19, 2009
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Squires Commonwealth Ballroom

Sponsor:
CAMEO (Council for the Advancement of Minority Engineering Organizations)
Contact:
Ms. Meredith Herrmann
CAMEO Chair
cameo@vt.edu
(540) 231-7337

Graduating students, interns and co-ops.
ALL engineering students.

Women for Hire Career Fair Washington DC
Thur. Feb. 19, 2009
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Hamilton Crowne Plaza Hotel,
Washington, DC

Other cities/dates and details/directions on event website

Sponsor:
Women For Hire, a certified Women’s Business Enterprise
Additional sponsors listed on event website.

College students and alumnae by employers in a wide variety of fields.
• Free admission
• Register on-site
• Resumes required for admittance
• Business attire required

Charlotte Bobcats Career Fair
Fri. Feb. 20, 2009
Noon - 4:00 pm
Time Warner Cable Arena
Charlotte, NC
($20 registration fee includes ticket to see Charlotte Bobcats vs. Orlando Magic at 7:00 pm.)
Use Special Offer Code: CAREER to register.

Sponsor:
Charlotte Bobcats
Contact:
Ms. Audra Peeler
Account Executive, Group Sales
Bobcats Sports & Entertainment
(704) 688-9048
apeeler@bobcats.com

Graduating seniors and students seeking internships. Meet with industry leaders from professional sports, local companies, and organizations. On-the-spot interviews.

School of Architecture + Design at Virginia Tech Career Day
Mon. Feb. 23, 2009
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
The Inn at Virginia Tech, Latham Ballroom

Sponsor:
School of Architecture + Design at Virginia Tech
Contact:
Ms. Trudy Epperly
tepperly@vt.edu
(540) 231-5384

Architecture and design students.

Civil Engineering Career Fair
Tues. Feb. 24, 2009
10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Owens Ballroom
(Interviews next day)

Sponsor:
Via Dept of Civil & Environmental Engineering
Contact:
Ms. Kara Lattimer
(540) 231-7148
karalatt@vt.edu

All students interested in working in civil engineering design, including: environmental,  geotechnical, land development, structural, transportation, and water resources.

Women for Hire Career Fair New York
Thur. Feb. 24, 2009
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
New York

Other cities/dates and details/directions on event website

Sponsor:
Women For Hire, a certified Women’s Business Enterprise
Additional sponsors listed on event website.

College students and alumnae by employers in a wide variety of fields.
• Free admission
• Register on-site
• Resumes required for admittance
• Business attire required

Biological Systems Engineering Career Fair
Fr. Feb. 27, 2009
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
105 Seitz Hall

Sponsor:
ASABE (American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers)
Contact:
Molly Julian
ASABE President
mjulian@vt.edu

Undergrad & grad students seeking full-time, internship, or co-op positions in the field of biological systems engineering, water resources engineering, environmental engineering, or chemical engineering.

Washington Metro Green Job Fair
Fri. Feb. 27, 2008
8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Westin Arlington Gateway
Arlington, VA

Organized by:
Virginia Sustainable Building Network and the Green Careers Center
Contact:
Annette Osso, President
Virginia Sustainable Building Network
vsbn@vsbn.org
(703) 486-2966

Free to students, job seekers, new grads. Fields including building design, engineering, construction; environmental and technical; green product & consulting reps, others interested in green bus. opps.

NACE Virtual Job Fair for International Students
Employers post jobs 11.3.08 - 5.15.09. Candidates apply for jobs 12.1.08 - 6.1.09
Begin with online student registration.

Sponsor:
NACE, the National Association of Colleges and Employers

Virginia Tech international students are invited to participate, free of charge, because Career Services at Virginia Tech is a NACE member.

International students who are seeking:
- full-time, internship or co-op positions in your home country.
- 1-year Optional Practical Training (OPT) and/or long-term positions in the U.S.
- summer Curricular Practical Training (CPT) internships in the U.S.

Roanoke Spring Job Fair
Wed. Mar. 4, 2009
9:00 am - noon
Roanoke Civic Center

Sponsor:
City of Roanoke
Contact:
Stuart Mease
stuart.mease@roanokeva.gov
(540) 853-2384

Free admission. Variety of employers.

Women for Hire Career Fair Dallas
Thur. Mar. 5, 2009
10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Other cities/dates and details/directions on event website

Sponsor:
Women For Hire, a certified Women’s Business Enterprise
Additional sponsors listed on event website.

College students and alumnae by employers in a wide variety of fields.
• Free admission
• Register on-site
• Resumes required for admittance
• Business attire required

Annual National Capital Region VT Alumni Association Job Fair
Tues. Mar. 10, 2009
(During VT spring break)
3:00 - 8:00 pm
Virginia Tech Northern Virginia Center, Fall Church

For more information see sponsor's web site:
National Capital Region Chapter of the VT Alumni Association
Mr. Marvin J. Boyd
Class of 2000
NOVA Alumni Association
resumes@ncrhokies.org

Graduating students and alumni;
All majors and career fields

Directions Spring Career Fair
Tues. Mar. 17, 2009
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Squires Commonwealth Ballroom

Co-sponsors:
College of Agriculture & Life Sciences
Pamplin College of Business
College of Liberal Arts & Human Sciences
College of Natural Resources
College of Science
Contact:
Ms. Debbie Wilson
Career Coordinator
College of Science
dewilso2@vt.edu
(540) 231-8131

Graduating students, interns, co-ops.
Students from other colleges and universities in Virginia are welcome to attend.

Women for Hire Career Fair Boston
Thur. Mar. 19, 2009
10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Other cities/dates and details/directions on event website

Sponsor:
Women For Hire, a certified Women’s Business Enterprise
Additional sponsors listed on event website.

College students and alumnae by employers in a wide variety of fields.
• Free admission
• Register on-site
• Resumes required for admittance
• Business attire required

MailTrust career fair
Thur. Mar. 19, 2009
noon - 7:00 pm
University Mall, Blacksburg

Sponsor:
Mailtrust

See careers info on their website

Women for Hire Career Fair Dallas, Work From Home Expo
Sat. Mar. 21, 2009
10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Other cities/dates and details/directions on event website

Sponsor:
Women For Hire, a certified Women’s Business Enterprise
Additional sponsors listed on event website.

College students and alumnae by employers in a wide variety of fields.
Free admission, register on-site, resumes required for admittance, business attire required.

Destinations in HTM Career Event
Thur. & Fri.
Mar. 26 & 27, 2009

Sponsor:
Hospitality & Tourism Management Department
Contact:
Ms. Andrea Pritt
HTM Department
andrea.pritt@vt.edu
(540) 231-8429

For HTM students (your department is sending you a flyer with all details!)

Women for Hire Career Fair Atlanta
Tues. Mar. 31, 2009
10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Other cities/dates and details/directions on event website

Sponsor:
Women For Hire, a certified Women’s Business Enterprise
Additional sponsors listed on event website.

College students and alumnae by employers in a wide variety of fields.
• Free admission
• Register on-site
• Resumes required for admittance
• Business attire required

NACE Virtual Job Fair for International Students
Employers post jobs 11.3.08 - 5.15.09. Candidates apply for jobs 12.1.08 - 6.1.09
Begin with online student registration.

Sponsor:
NACE, the National Association of Colleges and Employers

Virginia Tech international students are invited to participate, free of charge, because Career Services at Virginia Tech is a NACE member.

International students who are seeking:
- full-time, internship or co-op positions in your home country.
- 1-year Optional Practical Training (OPT) and/or long-term positions in the U.S.
- summer Curricular Practical Training (CPT) internships in the U.S.

New River Valley Job Fair Expo
Thur. Apr. 2, 2009
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Edwards Hall, New River Community College

Sponsors:
NRCC Workforce Development Services, NRCC Job Placement Services, Virginia Employment Commission & seven other organizations.

Wide variety of New River Valley businesses, agencies and organizations, including many in Blacksburg. See event website for complete info.

Women for Hire Career Fair Chicago
Thur. April 2, 2009
10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Other cities/dates and details/directions on event website

Sponsor:
Women For Hire, a certified Women's Business Enterprise
Additional sponsors listed on event website.

College students and alumnae by employers in a wide variety of fields.
• Free admission
• Register on-site
• Resumes required for admittance
• Business attire required

Space Career Fair
Thur. April 2, 2009
8:30 am - 5:30 pm
See event website for schedule.
The Broadmoor Hotel
Colorado Springs, Colorado

Hosted by Space Foundation. Sponsors listed on event website.
Contact:
Jonathan Ogg
Director, Education
719-576-8000
jonathan@spacefoundation.org

Undergraduate and graduate students with a valid student ID, transitioning military, entry level aerospace personnel.

Women for Hire Career Fair Atlanta, Work From Home Expo
Sat. April 4, 2009
10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Other cities/dates and details/directions on event website

Sponsor:
Women For Hire, a certified Women’s Business Enterprise
Additional sponsors listed on event website.

College students and alumnae by employers in a wide variety of fields.
• Free admission
• Register on-site
• Resumes required for admittance
• Business attire required

Southwestern Virginia Regional Job Fair
Tues. April 7, 2009
Noon - 4:00 pm
Roanoke Civic Center Exhibition Hall

Sponsors:
Several area organizations
Contact:
Ms. Meredith Nicely
Virginia Tech Human Resources
(540) 231-5830

Free admission; variety of employers.

Women for Hire Career Fair Los Angeles
Tues. April 14, 2009
10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Other cities/dates and details/directions on event website

Sponsor:
Women For Hire, a certified Women's Business Enterprise
Additional sponsors listed on event website.

College students and alumnae by employers in a wide variety of fields.
• Free admission
• Register on-site
• Resumes required for admittance
• Business attire required

Virginia Tech UUSA Student Job Fair
Tues. April 28, 2009
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Williamsburg Room
Squires Student Center

Sponsor:
UUSA (University Unions and Student Activities)
Contact:
Jim Gresham
(540) 231-6547
jgresham@vt.edu

Hiring for at least 17 departments / offices in UUSA

NACE Virtual Job Fair for International Students
Employers post jobs 11.3.08 - 5.15.09. Candidates apply for jobs 12.1.08 - 6.1.09
Begin with online student registration.

Sponsor:
NACE, the National Association of Colleges and Employers

Virginia Tech international students are invited to participate, free of charge, because Career Services at Virginia Tech is a NACE member.

International students who are seeking:
- full-time, internship or co-op positions in your home country.
- 1-year Optional Practical Training (OPT) and/or long-term positions in the U.S.
- summer Curricular Practical Training (CPT) internships in the U.S.

Rainbow Riders Job Fair (MS Word flyer)
Sat. May 2, 2009
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Rainbow Riders Childcare Center, Blacksburg

Sponsor:
Rainbow Riders Childcare Center
Contact:
Ms. Kristi Snyder
Administrator
(540) 951-3636
307 N. Knollwood Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24060

20+ full-time and 20+ part-time staff due to opening of 2nd location.
Please bring a resume and application found at www.rainbow-riders.org

Roanoke Times Virtual Job Fair
Mon. May 11 -
Fri. May 22, 2009

Sponsor:
Roanoke Times
Contact:
Tracy Booth
The Roanoke Times
540-981-3422
800-346-1234, ext 422
Tracy.Booth@roanoke.com

Variety of jobs and employers in the region

Hokies Helping Hokies Richmond Career Fair
Wed. May 20, 2009
3:00-7:00 pm
Virginia Tech Richmond Center

Sponsor:
Virginia Tech Alumni Association Richmond Chapter
Contact:
Ms. Sally Perkins
Sally.m.perkins@gmail.com
804) 543-7408

All candidates must register before entering the job fair. Register & submit resume on the event website; if done by 5pm May 1, your resume will be included in the cd distributed to all attending employers.