Student Events & Workshops

The Career Development Center (CDC) provides a variety of professional development and employer events to help you explore and prepare for career opportunities as well as connect with employers to gain insight on the current job market and the skills needed to succeed. View upcoming events on the Career Events Calendar.

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Professional Development Events

Through our workshops and internship events, you will gain valuable information, resources, and strategies to help you explore career opportunities and give you a competitive edge in the job/internship search process.

The CDC offers workshops each semester on a variety of topics, such as:

  • Resume and Cover Letter Writing
  • Top Interview Tips
  • Job and Internship Search
  • Getting the Most Out of LinkedIn
  • Salary Negotiation

View upcoming workshops and webinars on the Career Events Calendar.

For recorded sessions check out

Each year, the CDC hosts different internship events to help students understand what they can expect from an internship while learning important strategies and tools to secure internship opportunities. 

Past internship events include:

  • Search and Prepare for Internships
  • Alternative Real-World Experiences
  • Identify and Market Transferable Skills for Internships
  • Steps for Easier Networking
  • Industry Insights: Hiring Trends
  • Employer and Student Internship Real Talk

View upcoming internship events on the Career Events Calendar.

For recorded sessions check out

Employer Events

The CDC hosts several Jobs Fairs, Information Sessions, and Industry Speaker Series each year where you can talk face-to-face with employers and learn more about internship and employment opportunities.

Job Fairs are a great way for you to meet with a large number of employers who are specifically seeking ºÚÁÏÍø students for the purpose of employment. Companies may have entry-level (or higher) career openings, part-time positions, and/or paid and volunteer internships.

Preparing to Attend a Job Fair

To know what to expect from a job fair and how to make a good impression, take advantage of the following resources:

CandidCareer Videos:

Additionally, the CDC hosts Prepare for the Job Fair workshops before each job fair. View upcoming workshops and webinars on the Career Events Calendar.

Volunteers needed at the fairs, interested? Fill out our  form.

2024-2025 Job Fairs

The following Job Fairs will be offered in Fall 2024 and Spring 2025.

Engineering & Technology Career Fair

  • Wednesday, September 18, 2024
  • 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
  • University Student Union (USU) Ballrooms

Fall Job & Internship Fair

  • Thursday, October 17, 2024
  • 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
  • University Student Union (USU) Ballrooms

Spring Job & Internship Fair

  • Wednesday, March 12, 2025
  • 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
  • University Student Union (USU) Ballrooms

Educators' Career Fair

  • Thursday, April 10, 2025
  • 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
  • University Student Union (USU) Ballrooms

Just-in-Time Job Fair

  • Thursday, April 24, 2025
  • 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
  • University Student Union (USU) Ballrooms

For questions, or call (562) 985-4151.

Past Job Fairs

2024 Job Fairs:

  • Recent Grad & Alumni Virtual Job Fair on 6/13/24 -
  • Just-in-Time Job & Internship Fair on 4/25/24 -
  • Educators' Job & Internship Fair on 4/11/24 -
  • Spring Job & Internship Fair on 3/13/24 -

2023 Job Fairs:

  • Fall Job & Internship Fair on 10/18/2023 - 
  • Virtual Government & Social Services Mini-Fair on 10/4/2023 - 
  • Engineering & Technology Career Fair on 9/21/2023 - 
  • Educators' Job and Internship Fair on 4/28/2023 -
  • Just-In-Time Job and Internship Fair on 4/13/2023 -
  • Spring In-Person Job and Internship Fair on 3/15/2023 -

An Information Session is a presentation given by an employer in an informal environment to provide you with details about the various career paths and benefits offered by their company.

Information Sessions offer the following opportunities:

  • Gain a realistic, insider's viewpoint of work life in a specific industry
  • Network with employers
  • Ask questions directly or in a group session

Below is a sample of employers who have hosted previous Information Sessions at the CDC:

  • Central Intelligence Agency
  • Disney College Program
  • Google
  • Peace Corps
  • Target Stores
  • The Boeing Company

View upcoming Information Sessions on the Career Events Calendar.

The CDC hosts Industry Speaker Series and Spotlight events where employers from a specific industry are invited to share career insights and professional experiences within their field. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and tips from industry experts.

Upcoming Industry Speaker Series

Natural Sciences and Mathematics Sustainability Industry Spotlight
Wednesday, October 9, 3:00-5:00 PM
Brotman Hall 250

This in-person event will include a workshop on how to find internships and research opportunities, an employer panel with sustainability companies, and networking time to learn what employers look for in a candidate and what internship and job opportunities their companies offer.

Past Industry Speaker Series

  • Arts, Culture & Tourism
  • Health Care
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Career Paths in Psychology
  • Video Game Development
  • Government
  • Entertainment
  • Professional Sports

For recorded sessions check out

The Career Development Center (CDC) serves current students and alumni. Visit the CDC Alumni page for information on accessing services after graduation.