Co-Sponsor an Event

Co-Sponsor A Career Event Got an Idea for a Career Event? Career events provide one of the best opportunities for students to engage in their professional development. We're thrilled about your commitment to helping students advance their career readiness and we're excited to partner with you to create a successful event. Meet with us to talk about the event and determine how we’ll share the workload. EMAIL US TO GET STARTED Event Planning Tips Things to Consider in Early Planning • What are your objectives? • What results would you like to achieve? • Who is your target audience? • What is your timeframe? • What factors affect the timing of your event? • What are your financial/budgetary needs and restrictions? Event Planning Checklist • Registration (Handshake) • Employer Outreach • Venue/Space • Reserve Equipment • Parking & Transportation • Catering • Marketing & Promotion • Day-of Event Logistics Looking for more in-depth guidance? Email us at careersucces@utah.edu for a copy of our detailed events manual. Types of Career Events Career Fairs Career Expos Networking Events Workshop Series Industry Panels Information Session Student Research Exhibit Career fairs are large-scale events designed to connect students with multiple employers from various industries. With 30 or more organizations in attendance, career fairs provide students with the opportunity to explore a broad range of career paths, gather information, and potentially secure internships or full-time positions. These events require substantial planning to accommodate many organizations and students, including arrangements for large event spaces, table layouts, and crowd management. Best For: General student body or large student groups seeking to meet diverse organizations across multiple industries.