Oct 20
DEADLINE: Government & Nonprofit Career Fair
Government & Nonprofit Career Fair
Looking for a job or internship where you can make a difference? The Government & Nonprofit Career Fair allows candidates to pursue professional opportunities and internships with over 80 organizations. The job fair is open only to students and alumni from participating colleges and universities and is a great opportunity for you to meet face-to-face with representatives from organizations looking to hire for both jobs and internships.
Transportation Provided - register in the Career Center by Thurs. Oct. 20th
Friday, October 28, 2016
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Coffman Great Hall, Ground Floor - Coffman Memorial Union Bldg - U of MN
300 Washington Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455
Select one of these links to list employers registered for the Job Fair.
- List All Employers
- List All Employers and Contact Information
- List all Employers Contact Information and Jobs
- List Positions available
Informational Presentations Occuring throughout the day
Students are invited to attend the following workshop presentations. Presentation rooms are located on the third floor. Click here for presenter bios.
10:15 a.m. - NP 101: Intro to Careers in Nonprofits
Did you know that nonprofits make up 11% of Minnesota’s workforce and about 3,500 nonprofits with at least one employee? What is a nonprofit organization anyway? Will I get paid enough if I work at one? How do nonprofits stay in business? What types of jobs are available? What is the best way to get my foot in the door? These topics and others will be discussed at this session.
11:30 a.m. - Professionals in Government: City, County, State and Federal Jobs
Have you ever wondered how people successfully make the step from college student to government professional? An eclectic panel of individuals from city, county, state and federal government will discuss their current positions, and the variety of paths taken to arrive there.
1:00 p.m. - Careers in Federal Government
Our keynote recently joined UW-La Crosse as an Assistant Professor of Public Administration specializing in courses related to personnel management. Prior to entering academia, Dr. Szymalak spent twenty years both litigating and serving as a policy advisor on all matters related to federal employment — including hiring, promoting, disciplining, developing, and strategic management.