Career Events

Recruitment Events

Career Development Services offers a range of career fairs to fit every student's needs. Our in-person, on-campus events give you the opportunity to meet and network with well-known companies throughout the Southwest Florida region and beyond.

Event Date Time Location Additional Information
Part-Time Job Fair August 26 10 AM - 2 PM Cohen Student Union Ballroom Looking for part-time help, seasonal help, or an intern? This event is open to employers to recruit FGCU students seeking part-time jobs and internships.
Registration is open on Eagle Career Network 
WCE Career Expo
College of Engineering
September 16 2 PM - 4 PM  Cohen Student Union Ballroom and 201

An event to recruit bioengineering, civil engineering, computer science, construction management, environmental engineering, or software engineering students for internship, part-time, or full-time opportunities.
Registration is $300. Sponsorships are available.
Registration opens on July 15. Registration and additional information can be found
HERE.

Hospitality and Tourism Management Career & Internship Fair October 1 12 PM - 3 PM Cohen Student Union Ballroom

This event is open to all Hospitality & Tourism employers seeking to hire students or alumni for full-time career and paid internship positions.
Registration opens August 1.

All Majors Career & Internship Fair October 9 10 AM - 2 PM Cohen Student Union Ballroom and 201

This is our largest career fair in the fall and welcomes employers hiring across all industry areas interested in securing candidates from all majors for their internships and full-time positions.
Registration opens August 6.


Teacher Recruitment Fair October 29 9 AM - 12 PM Cohen Student Union Ballroom

The recruitment event is for educational institutions, school districts, and agencies who would like to interview and engage with teacher candidates.
Registration opens September 1

Arthrex Expo November 18 10 AM - 2 PM Cohen Student Union Ballroom

Students from all majors — as well as alumni, faculty, and staff — are invited to this in-person open house event. 

Workshops & Special Events

In addition to recruitment events, Career Development Services offers a variety of other event designed to enhance the career readiness of FGCU students and ensure they are prepared for the world of work.
Register for events on Eagle Career Network.

     
Event Name Date Time Location Additional Information
Etiquette Dinner November 4 5 PM - 7:30 PM Hilton Garden Inn Fort Myers Airport

This event guides students through the proper etiquette for formal business or interview dinners. Students will also have the chance to practice networking skills while enjoying a free three-course dinner.  Professional Dress, Seating is Limited, RSVP Required