Career events for Spring 2010

Tuesday, January 26, 2010; 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; Great Hall, Coffman Union.

The Institute of Technology, in collaboration with IEEE and the Career Center for Science and Engineering, will be hosting its Spring 2010 IT Career Fair in January. Over 50 employers for the science and engineering industry will be recruiting interns, co-ops and full-time hires. To learn more about the fair and gain tips on how best to prepare, please visit: http://www.ccse.umn.edu/itcareerfair.

Note: This fair is only for University of Minnesota students and alumni.

Wednesday, February 3, 2010; 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.; North Star Ballroom, St. Paul Campus Student Center.

Meet with companies representing the following fields: Bio-Products and Biosystems Engineering; Conservation Biology; Ecology; Environmental Design; Environmental Education; Environmental Engineering; Environmental Monitoring; Environmental Sciences - Policy and Management; Fisheries and Wildlife; Forestry; Horticulture; Recreation Resource Management; Soil Science; Water Resources.

For more information, please visit: http://www.stpaulcareers.umn.edu/envjobfair.

Monday, February 22, 2010; 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; Minneapolis Convention Center.

Do not miss the biggest student career fair in Minnesota! Nearly 200 employers will be there recruiting for hundreds of jobs and internships. Visit the Web site to learn more about the fair, to register, and gain tips about how to make this fair a success for you. The fair is free and open to all U of MN undergraduate and graduate students, and recent alumni.

Free transportation will be provided from campus. You can learn more about transportation by visiting the career fair site: http://www.umjobfair.org.

Tuesday, March 2, 2010; 4:30 p.m.-7:15p.m.; Coffman Memorial Union.

Who Should Attend:

• Undergraduate and graduate students who would like to learn more about transportation-related careers and how to go about finding a job in their chosen field
• Employers who are interested in networking with students and recent graduates who might fill current or future full-time and part-time positions as well as summer internships
• Professional associations that are interested in reaching out to students and recent graduates as potential members

Why You Should Attend:

• Bring your resume and receive helpful suggestions from individuals experienced in reviewing the resumes of job applicants. They will be available during the employer exhibits and reception.
• Learn about transportation career alternatives and preparation strategies, and attend a reception offering networking and employment-seeking opportunities.
• Take advantage of a great opportunity to meet students, transportation professionals, and employers in a casual atmosphere, learn more about future job opportunities, and enjoy an assortment of complimentary food and beverages.

How to Sign Up:

• Please register online by February 26 (http://www.cts.umn.edu/events/CareerExpo). Call Shawn Haag of CTS at 612-625-5608 with event and registration questions.
• If you are an employer or professional association and want to exhibit at the reception, contact Shawn Haag at 612-625-5608.
• If you are a student from any educational institution, the event is FREE.

Program:

• Registration: 4:15 to 4:30 p.m.
• Welcome: 4:30 to 4:40 p.m.
• Interatice Panel Discussion and Q and A: 4:40 to 6:00 p.m.
• Employer Exhibits and Reception: 6:00 to 7:15 p.m.
• Hearty snacks will be served

Sponsors: Center for Transportation Studies; Minnesota Local Road Research Board (LRRB); Minnesota Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP); WTS Minnesota; Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Institute; Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP);

Friday, March 12, 2010; 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; Union Station, Indianapolis, Indiana.

Attending the Big 10 Basketball tournament? Considering attend the Big 10 Conference and Career Expo while you are there to meet employers looking to hire students from Big 10 Schools. Career panels will also be held throughout the day.

For more information, please visit: http://www.bigtencareerexpo.com.