Career Events

Recruitment Events

Career Development Services offers a range of career fairs to fit every student's need. Our in-person, on-campus events give you the opportunity to meet and network with well known companies throughout the Southwest Florida region and beyond. All of the events in the section will also satisfy the Career Event requirement for the Soar in 4 program.

Event Name Date Time Location Additional Information
Part-Time Job Fair Wednesday, August 28 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Cohen Student Union Ballroom

A fantastic opportunity for students seeking a part-time job, on-campus position, or internship. With over sixty representatives from local employers and on-campus departments, this is a one-stop shop job search event.

Employer Registration and additional information can be found here.
U.A. Whitaker College of Engineering Career & Internship Fair Friday, September 27 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Cohen Student Union Ballroom & 201

Attention bioengineering, civil engineering, computer science, construction management, environmental engineering, or software engineering students! Don’t miss this event to connect with employers who are offering internships, part-time, or full-time opportunities.

Employer Registration and additional information can be found here.

*Sponsored by the U.A. Whitaker College of Engineering

All Majors Career & Internship Fair Thursday, October 10 10 a.m. -2 p.m.
Cohen Student Union Ballroom

Don’t miss our largest fall university-wide career fair! Meet over 90 employers interested in hiring FGCU students and alumni for all majors. Explore full-time and internship opportunities across various industries. This is your chance to connect with potential employers and kickstart your career.

Employer Registration and additional information can be found here.

*Registration opens August 5

Teacher Recruitment Fair
Wednesday, October 23 9 a.m. -11 a.m. Cohen Student Union Ballroom

Join us for an exciting opportunity to meet public and private schools, school districts, and educational agencies seeking FGCU students interested in the field of education and teaching. Education, English, Math, History, Arts, and Music majors are encouraged to attend, but all majors are welcome. Don’t miss your chance to connect with potential employers and explore career opportunities in education!

Employer Registration and additional information can be found here.

*Registration opens August 5

The Water School Career Expo Friday, November 8 11:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m. Academic Building 9 Room 138

Back for a 2nd year, this event will bring employers from the environmental and natural resources fields in the nonprofit, government, and private sectors to FGCU. It’s a fantastic opportunity for students interested in environmentally-related career positions and internships to connect with potential employers. Don’t miss out on exploring career paths that make a difference.

Employer Registration and additional information can be found here.

*Registration opens August 5

Arthrex Day Tuesday, November 19 10 a.m. -2 p.m.  

Calling all students, alumni, faculty, and staff! Join us for Arthrex Day, an exciting open house event where you can explore career opportunities with Arthrex, a prominent developer and manufacturer of medical devices headquartered in Naples, FL. Whether you are studying engineering, business, science, or any other field, don’t miss this chance to learn more about potential career paths with Arthrex.

Workshops & Special Events

In addition to recruitment events, Career Development Services offers a variety of other event designed to enhance the career readiness of FGCU students and ensure they are prepared for the world of work. Register for events on Eagle Career Network.

*Coming Soon!

Event Name Date Time Location Additional Information