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Save the date for the Spring Co-op & Career Fair

When: Thursday, March 12th from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Where: Tansey Gym

Join us on March 12th from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm for Wentworth’s Spring Co-op & Career Fair. This event is ideal for employers hiring for, and students seeking full-time roles and summer or fall 2026 co-ops.

Students, research and star your favorite employers on WITworks before the event. Check the list regularly as we are still accepting employer registrations.

Employers, please register for the event on WITworks. More details can be found here including answers to frequently asked employer questions.

Top tips to prepare:  

  1. Have a plan for the employers you want to meet. Research organizations attending and apply to their available co-ops on WITworks. Take your research on the go with the WITworks mobile app “Symplicity Jobs & Careers”. Download from The App Store or Google Play.  
  2. Update your Resume and finalize your introduction at Drop-Ins:
    1. Wednesday, March 11 from 10am – 4pm in the Library + Co-ops & Careers Office
  3. Plan your outfit in advance. Employers expect you to dress to impress. Check out What to Wear and How to Prepare for recommendations and inspiration.  
  4. Skip the check-in line, and stop by early check-in on Wednesday, March 11 to pick up your nametag and major sticker. Check-in kiosks will be available the day before the Fair from 10am – 4pm in Co-ops & Careers and at Drop-ins in the Library.  

Helpful Resources: 

Employers expect you to be prepared when you walk up to their booth at the Fair. This is a short list of the key handouts we think will help you prepare. Find a variety of resources to help you prepare on our What to Wear and How to Prepare page.  

Event FAQ’s

Registration is highly encouraged but not required. Registered students will receive timely information should we be required to make a last-minute change in plans. Walk-ins are permitted. Registration will open in February and it can be accessed under the “Events” tab on WITworks.

This event is open to all majors and is ideal for soon-to-be alumni seeking full-time opportunities and students seeking summer or fall co-ops. Employers attending this event are hiring for full-time roles and Summer 2026 and Fall 2026 co-ops. Some are also hiring for full-time post graduation roles. Find a complete list of registered employers and the majors for which they are hiring under the “Events” tab on WITworks after student registration opens.

Yes, there will be and unmonitored bag storage area. We strongly recommend you leave your belongings at home or in your locker or vehicle. If you must bring your bag, you may store your belongings on the marked shelving.

Career Fairs are an event where employers come on campus to meet with students about co-ops and full-time jobs.  Fairs are an opportunity to tell employers about yourself, learn about current or future openings, get questions answered, make professional connections, or even follow up concerning an application you have already submitted. Use our Career Fair Prep handout for a step-by-step guide to help you prepare to attend. Find all our handouts on our Resources page.  

You should be prepared with your 30-second pitch and enough copies of your resume to give at least one to each employer with whom you wish to speak (and few extra just in case). You do not need to bring any cover letters! Use our Resume Guide to draft or update your resume with your most recent experience. Get your resume checked during Drop-Ins, and remember to Dress to Impress, use our handout for tips on putting together an outfit for attending the Fair.  

We recommend you Dress to Impress. Check out the What to Wear guidelines on our What to Wear and How to Prepare resource hub for tips on putting together an outfit.

Yes! We will have the “PopCam” station from Lumatic at the event. You will be able to take your own photo using their camera station and immediately have your headshot sent to you. The headshot station will have its own booth at the Fair. 

We keep an up-to-date list of registered employers on this page. Find additional information about each organization attending the Fair and the positions for which they are hiring under the “Events” tab on WITworks after student registration opens.

If you cannot attend the event, please apply for the position(s) the employer(s) have posted on WITworks.

About our Events

Co-ops & Careers offers annual opportunities for students and alumni to connect with employers, network, and learn about available co-ops and full-time jobs. Our signature events will be highlighted on this page before each program. Check out our events calendar for a complete list of upcoming on and off-campus co-op and career related events.

Accessibility and Accommodations

Wentworth Institute of Technology is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all University programs and activities. All Students have the right to accessibility support and accommodations. If you need any accommodations to participate in our events, please contact Accessibility Services, at 617-989-4545 or accessibilityservices@wit.edu.

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