Career Development Events

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• Annual Spring Career Fair

  Annual Career Fair Spring

  Each year, the Career Development Center hosts a career fair in the spring semester. This is a great opportunity for students to connect with employers and learn about potential internship and job opportunities while in college and post-graduation. Each year, we average 75 employers attending the event, and over 300 student participate in the event.

  Please join us:

  • Date: TBD Spring 2027
  • Time: TBD
  • Location: Warren Ballrooms, Angell College Center
• Employer Engagement Events

  Employer Engagement Events

  Our employer engagement events are designed to connect students with recruiters and employers. These events are usually virtual to allow students to engage with a wide range of employers from locations across the country. Events are added regularly so be sure to check the calendar of events often to see what is available.

  See all employer engagement events via the Handshake events page

  Handshake Events Page

• Hire & Higher Fair

  Hire & Higher Fair

  The Hire and Higher Fair is a partnership between SUNY Plattsburgh’s School of Business and Economics and the Career Development Center. We have combined two of our most impactful events — the Career and Internship Fair and the Graduate and Professional School Fair — into one dynamic and inclusive experience.

  Are you unsure of your plans after graduation? This is an ideal opportunity for you to network with a variety of employers and schools to find out about: full-time and part-time jobs; internships; graduate and professional programs; graduate assistantships and fellowships. Students from all majors and class years are encouraged to attend.

  • Date: Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
  • Time: 3 – 5:30 p.m.
  • Location: Angell College Center Ballrooms

  Why should you attend?

  • Over 60 employers, and colleges and professional schools are expected to be there
  • Meet Potential Employers: This is your chance to connect directly with a diverse range of companies and organizations actively seeking bright talents like you. A variety of industries will be represented including business, government, education, social services, healthcare, and more.
  • Interact with graduate/professional school programs ranging from education to law to medicine will be represented.
  • Network, Network, Network: Networking is the key to opening doors to countless opportunities. Expand your circle and gain valuable insights into the latest trends and career paths.
  • Obtain helpful information beyond what is available on websites.
  • Meet the people who may be making the hiring/acceptance decisions.
  • Shake hands with recruiters and hiring managers, giving them a face to remember behind your resume.

  See who is attending the fair

  Employer Registration

  Student Registration

• Part-Time Job Fest

  Part-Time Job Fest

  The Part-Time Job Fest is an opportunity to network and engage with employers both on and off campus for work-study, temp service and other part-time work opportunities. Representatives from the Career Development Center, Student Financial Services and GEO will be present to answer your questions. We will also demonstrate how to use Handshake, our career portal, to locate part-time jobs, full-time jobs and internships. If you haven’t used it before, we will get you up and running!

  • Date: Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026
  • Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • Location: Angell College Center Ballrooms

  *Employers interested in attending should reach out via email at [email protected] 

  Student Registration

• Suit-Up with JCPenney

  Suit-Up with JCPenney

  The Career Development Center has collaborated with JCPenney to provide exclusive discounts to the SUNY Plattsburgh students at our local JCPenney in Champlain Centre. Join us for this smart savings event to purchase full professional attire at an additional discount for SUNY Plattsburgh students. The coupon can be applied to existing discounts on professional attire. Savings applies to select career dress apparel, shoes and accessories.

  • Date: TBD Spring 2027
  • Time: TBD
  • Location: 60 Smithfield Blvd, Plattsburgh, N.Y. 12901 (Champlain Centre Mall)