2024 Spring Career Fair Season

It's time to start thinking about the Spring college career fair season! The following list, compiled with the help of our Career Service partners, highlights a Spring semester career fairs taking place throughout the Greater Dubuque region and beyond. 

Opportunities are listed in chronological order and registration information is noted if provided. Please contact the hosting institution noted with your questions or to request more information.

If you are a hosting institution and have updated information, corrections, or additional listings to provide, please contact Mandi Dolson, Director of Workforce Recruitment & Retention at 563-557-9049 or mandid@greaterdubuque.org. 

University of Wisconsin-Platteville: Spring 2024 Career & Internship/Co-op Fair
February 6-8, 2024 | Various Times
This 3-day event offers major-focused days. Employers can register for more than one day if recruiting for the specific majors designated on those days.

• Tuesday, February 6, 2024 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.: Geared towards Accounting, Agriculture, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Criminal Justice, Education, Liberal Arts, Reclamation/Environment/Conservation.
• Wednesday, February 7, 2024 with Session 1 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and Session 2 from 3:00 p.m. to 6 pm.: Geared towards Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Environmental Engineering, Mathematics.
• Thursday, February 8, 2024 with Session 1 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and Session 2 from 3:00 p.m. to 6 pm.: Geared towards Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Physics, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Industrial Technology Management, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Sustainability and Renewable Energy Systems.

For more information and to register, visit University of Wisconsin-Platteville’s Career & Professional Development Office online or call 608-342-1183.

Iowa State University: Business Industry and Technology Fair
Wednesday, February 7, 2024 | 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Hilton Coliseum | 1705 Center Dr., Ames, IA
Registration now open at CyHire. Visit Iowa State University Human Sciences Career Services online or call 515-294-0626 for more information.

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater: Spring 2024 Hawk Career Fair, All Majors
February 13-15, 2024 | 11:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. daily
James R. Connor University Center | 190 Hamilton Green Way, Whitewater, WI
Employers may only register for one fair date. Booth fees apply. Registration for this fair is by invitation only. For more information on how to receive an invitation, visit the University of Wisconsin Whitewater Employer Recruiting Services online or call 262-472-1472. 

University of Iowa: Engineering Career Fair
Thursday, February 15, 2024 | 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Main Lounge, Iowa Memorial Union | 125 N. Madison St., Iowa City, IA
Registration now open. Booth fees apply. Visit University of Iowa Pomerantz Career Center online for more information and to access Handshake for registration.

University of Wisconsin-Madison: All-Campus Career & Internship Fair
Thursday, February 15, 2024 | 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Kohl Center | 601 W. Dayton St., Madison, WI
Registration now open. Visit University of Wisconsin-Madison online for more information and to access Handshake for registration.

CareerFest '24
Friday, February 16, 2024 | 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Naperville | 1823 Abriter Ct., Naperville, IL
Meet with students from 19 of Illinois’ small colleges and universities representing all degree programs and class levels seeking internships and full-time roles. Hosted by the College Career Consortium of Illinois (CCCI). Registration open now through February 7, 2024.

University of Northern Iowa: Spring 2024 Career Fair
Monday, February 19, 2024 | 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
McLeod Center | 2501 Hudson Rd., Cedar Falls, IA
Registration now open. Booth fees apply. Visit the University of Northern Iowa Career Services online for more information and to access Handshake for registration.

University of Iowa: All Majors Career Fair
Wednesday, February 21, 2024 | 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Main Lounge and International Ballroom, Iowa Memorial Union | 125 N. Madison St., Iowa City, IA
Registration now open. Booth fees apply. Visit University of Iowa Pomerantz Career Center online for more information and to access Handshake for registration.

University of Wisconsin-Madison: Equity & Inclusion Career & Internship Fair
Thursday, February 22, 2024 | 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Kohl Center | 601 W. Dayton St., Madison, WI
Registration now open. The Equity & Inclusion Career and Internship Fair is an opportunity for a diverse student population to meet with organizations across of variety of industries that are actively seeking diverse talent. This event is specifically designed to provide career opportunities for underrepresented student job seekers (first-generation, low-income, students of color, LGBTQ+, and other marginalized social identities). Visit University of Wisconsin-Madison online for more information and to access Handshake for registration.

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater: Spring 2024 Occupational & Environmental Safety & Health Career Fair
Wednesday, March 6, 2024 | 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
James R. Connor University Center | 190 Hamilton Green Way, Whitewater, WI
Registration will open mid-December 2023. For more information, visit the University of Wisconsin Whitewater Employer Recruiting Services online or call 262-472-1472.