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The Career Development Center hosts a variety of career events and programs throughout the year to connect students with potential employers. These career fairs and events provide students with the opportunity to network, access numerous jobs and internships, and can even lead to  an interview afterwards. Explore our upcoming events below and register in Handshake.

Nov 18
November 18, 2025 - November 18, 2025
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Belk Library & Information Commons - Room 421 - 218 College Street, Boone, North Carolina 28607, United States

The CAREEReady workshop series equips students with professional skills and provides opportunities to connect with peers about involvement experiences that are preparing them for the workforce!

We’ll bring the lunch, and you bring some spirited discussion! Join us in the Belk Library, Room 421, for some reflection and strategies to enhance professionalism! This week, we’ll discuss tips to help you have better conversations with supervisors.

Nov 20
November 20, 2025 - November 20, 2025
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Belk Library & Information Commons - Room 421 - 218 College Street, Boone, North Carolina 28607, United States

The CAREEReady workshop series equips students with professional skills and provides opportunities to connect with peers about involvement experiences that are preparing them for the workforce!

Join us in Belk Library Room 421 to learn key strategies to self-assess and support your development.

Dec 2
December 2, 2025 - December 2, 2025
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Belk Library & Information Commons - Room 421 - 218 College Street, Boone, North Carolina 28607, United States

The CAREEReady workshop series equips students with professional skills and provides opportunities to connect with peers about involvement experiences that are preparing them for the workforce!

We’ll bring the lunch, and you bring some spirited discussion! Join us for tools to close out the semester. Plus, we’ll help you consider this question: How prepared am I for the next steps to launch my career?

Jan 28
January 28, 2026 - January 28, 2026
11:00am - 2:00pm
Grandfather Mountain Ballroom

Are you looking to gain experience through an internship? Come to the Internship Expo and meet large, small, non-profit, for-profit, government, local, statewide, and national organizations seeking interns. All majors and all class years are welcome.

Feb 11
February 11, 2026 - February 11, 2026
11:00am - 2:00pm
Grandfather Mountain Ballroom

Spend your summer in the great outdoors while gaining skills in teaching, counseling, leading, climbing, boating, and more! Come to the Outdoor Jobs Fair and meet with top camps, conference centers, outfitters, and resorts throughout the US. This is a great opportunity to secure both summer and year-round employment. Internships are also available, and all majors are encouraged to attend.

Mar 3
March 3, 2026 - March 3, 2026
12:00pm - 3:00pm
Holmes Convocation Center

The Construction, Design, and Renewable Energy Technology Career Fair is an essential tool for networking, landing an internship, or getting hired for full-time employment! This targeted fair for students in the STBE discipline is open to all class levels. There will be more than 100 employers, with hundreds of internship and job opportunities for you!

The career fair is also a great opportunity to practice your career-readiness skills, like honing your networking skills, researching what employers are looking for in top candidates, and exploring majors and careers across different industries and job types.

Students should bring a resume with them to the fair. Make an appointment with your career coach or use our drop-in Career Studio hours (M-TH from 2-6pm) to get help creating or updating your resume.

Professional or business casual dress is also encouraged.

Mar 4
March 4, 2026 - March 4, 2026
12:00pm - 3:00pm
Holmes Convocation Center

The Internship and Job Fair is essential for networking, landing an internship, or getting hired full-time! Students of all majors, skill sets, and classes are encouraged to attend. Over 100 employers will be present, offering hundreds of internship and job opportunities!

The career fair is also an excellent opportunity to practice your career readiness skills, like honing your networking skills, researching what employers are looking for in top candidates, and exploring majors and careers across different industries and job types.

Students are encouraged to bring a resume to the fair. To get help creating or updating your resume, make an appointment with your career coach or use our drop-in Career Studio hours (M-TH from 2-6 p.m.). Professional or business casual dress is also encouraged.

Mar 30
March 30, 2026 - March 30, 2026
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Holmes Convocation Center

Appalachian State University’s Education Career Fair connects school administrators, superintendents, and other education-focused employers with talented students and alumni from the Reich College of Education. Employers will be recruiting for positions in education and related fields.

Nearly 100 employers will be in attendance, offering a wide range of internship and job opportunities. As a student interested in the field of education, you’ll have the chance to engage with public, private, and charter school districts from across North Carolina and beyond, along with additional organizations seeking passionate professionals to join the education workforce.

This event is also a valuable opportunity to build your career readiness—practice your networking skills, learn what employers are looking for in top candidates, and explore different roles and pathways within the education field.

Students are encouraged to bring a resume. For assistance, schedule an appointment with your career coach or stop by our drop-in Career Studio (Monday–Thursday, 2–6 p.m.). Professional or business casual attire is recommended. Some employers may conduct interviews following the fair, so come prepared to make a strong impression!