The Career Development Center
Career Events
Spring 2026 Career Fairs
| Date | Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|
| February 17 – February 26 | School of Concrete & Construction Management Tabling Days February 17: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm February 18 & 25: 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm February 26: 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm Concrete & Construction Management Building |
| February 24 | Tourism and Hospitality Management & Leisure & Sport Management Career Fair 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Student Union Ballroom |
| February 25 | Agriculture Career Fair 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Stark Agribusiness & Agriscience Center |
| March 11 | Educator Recruitment Fair 9:00 am – 11:00 am Student Union Ballroom |
| March 17 | Graduate School Fair 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Student Union Ballroom |
| March 19 | Mechatronics Engineering & Engineering Technology Fair 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Applied Engineering Building |
| March 24 | B.E.S.T Career Fair | Business Exchange for Student Talent 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Student Union Ballroom |
| March 25 | Criminal Justice Spring Networking Event 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Academic Classroom Building |
| March 26 | Aerospace Career Expo 10:00 am – 2:00 pm MTSU Science Building |
| March 31 | College of Media and Entertainment Career Fair 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Bragg Lobby |
| March 31 | Nashville Area Career Fair 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Nashville Fairgrounds (500 Wedgewood Avenue, Nashville TN 37203) |
| April 13 – April 14 | Nursing Career Fair April 13: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm April 14: 11:00 am – 1:30 pm |
Spring 2026 CDC Events
| Date | Event | Time | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, January 20 | Meet Middle! 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Student Union Ballroom | Meet local businesses giving away samples and swag, as well as on-campus departments recruiting for part-time student workers. Stop by anytime between 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm! |
| Thursday, February 5 | Prep for Graduate School 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Student Union 221 | Getting into graduate school can be challenging and intimidating. Learn about the application process, how to search for programs, and what will make you competitive. Presented by career advisor, Elisha Lawrence. |
| Tuesday, February 17 | Tell Your Story 11:20 am -12:45 pm Keathley University Center (KUC) 324 | Understand how your knowledge, skills and abilities learned in college are a part of your storytelling for a job or graduate school. Pizza provided, and the career closet will be open! In collaboration with Engage. |
| Tuesday, February 17 | Career Action Plan 3:15 pm – 4:15 pm Academic Classroom Building (ACB) 104 | Explore and discover your interests, passions, and unique talents as well as identify the skills you need to develop for a successful future! Presented by career advisor, Elisha Lawrence. |
| Thursday, February 19 | Practicing your Pitch! 9:40 am – 11:05 am Keathley University Center (KUC) 324 | Develop and practice your elevator pitch and visit the Career Closet for FREE professional clothing! In collaboration with Communication Studies. |
| Tuesday, March 3 | Prepare to put your B.E.S.T. foot forward! 4:30 pm – 5:45 pm Zoom | Strategize & prepare to effectively market yourself at the B.E.S.T. Career and Internship event (Mar. 24). Presented by JCOB faculty, Jean Wilson and Beka Moore from the Career Development Center. Zoom link on Handshake. |
| Wednesday, April 15 | Job Searching 101: From the Recruiter’s Perspective 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Zoom | Listen in as a panel of industry professionals review the dos and don’ts of job search, application, and interview processes and how to gain a competitive edge in today’s job market. Zoom link on Handshake. |
| Wednesday, April 22 | Career Ready Fashion Show & Etiquette Dinner 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Student Union Ballroom | By invitation only. Please inquire with the Career Center if interested in attending. |
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