Career Services hosts a variety of career fairs and other events throughout the year, which will be featured on this page. For information on upcoming workshops, refer to our full calendar list.
If you’re an employer coming to recruit at a career fair, check out our Employer FAQs to get some common questions answered.
Please note: we have fully moved to Handshake as our new platform for all Career Services-related activities! Handshake is now your go-to resource for registering for career fairs. This change is aimed at streamlining the employer experience and expanding access to a broader network of talented students. To register as an employer on Handshake, visit the employer sign up page and follow the prompts to create your company profile, connect with our school, and begin posting opportunities. We encourage all employers to make the switch as soon as possible to take full advantage of Handshake’s features and ensure continued engagement with our students.
CWU Career Services is excited to highlight how combining Micro-Internships with your career fairs can lead to greater success. You can make your career fair participation more impactful by offering short-term, professional, paid work experiences through Parker Dewey. Micro-Internships allow our students to demonstrate their skills, consider various career paths, and build professional networks while providing you with a cost-effective way to evaluate potential talent.
Download Parker Dewey’s eBook “How to Supercharge Career Fairs with Micro-Internships” and post your Micro-Internships at Central Washington University Employers | Join Parker Dewey to Engage High-Potential Talent.
Education Career Fair
March 12, 2026, 12-3pm
SURC Ballroom, CWU Ellensburg
Please join us for CWU’s annual recruitment event for future educators! This fair is an opportunity for school districts and other organizations to meet with current students and alumni seeking positions in education.
Technology Management Career Fair
Wednesday, April 29, 3-6pm
Woodway Hall, Edmonds College
Central Washington University, in collaboration with Edmonds College, invites you to participate in our upcoming Technology Management Career Fair.
Join us and connect with motivated students and emerging professionals from Computer Science, IT Management, and related disciplines who are exploring internships and full-time roles in IT, cybersecurity, data, software, project management, and more.
Industry Day (Spring Career Fair)
Thursday, May 14 – Full Schedule TBD
Career Fair – 2pm-5pm, SURC Ballroom, CWU Ellensburg
Industry Day and the Spring Career Fair have been combined into one all-day event to create a robust recruitment experience for both employers and students. Industry Day is for ALL majors, with a special focus on College of Business; Aviation; Hospitality, Tourism, & Event Management; Wine Studies; and Apparel, Textiles, and Merchandising. Details are still being confirmed, but Industry Day activities will likely include a networking lunch and an employer panel prior to the career fair in the afternoon. More details will be available soon.
Engineering Technologies, Safety, & Construction Fair
October 1, 2026
SURC Ballroom, CWU Ellensburg
This annual career event features employers hiring for jobs and internships, primarily for: Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electronics Engineering Technology, Occupational Safety and Health Management, Risk, Insurance and Safety Management, Business Administration, and Public Health. This event is open to all.
Accounting Career Event
2026 TBD
Rob and Valerie Moehring Event Center (formerly the Wellington Event Center), CWU Ellensburg
ACE is an annual recruiting event to kick off the accounting department’s fall recruiting season. All CWU Accounting students are encouraged to attend, as this is an opportunity to network for jobs, internships, or just practice.
Fall Career, Internship, & Grad School Fair
October 22, 2026
SURC Ballroom, CWU Ellensburg
The fall career fair is an all-majors, all-industries event for students and alumni to find part- and full-time jobs, internships, and graduate programs. This event is open to all.