rocket career center upcoming events & programming

The Rocket Career Center provides quality events and programming that cover a wide range of career-related topics and hosts career fairs and networking events for students, alumni, and employer partners to connect!

For questions related to events & programs, please contact the Rocket Career Center at rocketcareercenter@utoledo.edu.

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SPRING 2026 Events

J.C. P. Rocket Suit Up

Friday, January 30, 2025 | 3:00 - 6:30 PM Franklin Park Mall, JCPenney

During this event, UToledo students, alumni, faculty, and staff will be able to purchase everything they need to finish their look for that next interview or job- including suits, dresses, sports coats, dress pants, shoes, and accessories at an additional 30% off! The Rocket Career Center is excited to offer both an in-person event and a virtual opportunity to SUIT UP.

Learn more about the JCP Rocket Suit Up Event

John B. and Lillian E. Neff college of Business and Innovation - Spring 2026 Job Fair

Thursday, February 12, 2026 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.John F. Savage Arena, Main Campus

The Neff College of Business and Innovation Spring 2026 Job fair provides students with the opportunity to meet employers hiring for Full-time/Part-time jobs and internship opportunities.

Come dressed professionally and ready to network with employers. You can expect 100+ Employers to be participating in this Job fair.

Sign-up for the job fair here.

Discover S T E M: Job and Internship Fair

Friday, February 13, 2026 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.Ingman Room at the Student Union, Main Campus

Ready to explore what’s possible with your STEM degree? The Rocket Career Center and the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics invite you to connect with employers who are actively looking for UToledo students for internships, co-ops, and full-time roles.

At DiscoverSTEM, you’ll meet organizations hiring in a wide range of STEM fields, including:

Actuarial & Financial Analytics – Risk analysis, consulting, financial modeling
Biotech & Pharmaceutical – Lab research, clinical trials, biotech R&D
Data Science & Analytics – Predictive analytics, operations research, modeling
Environmental Sciences – Sustainability, ecology, conservation, fieldwork
Healthcare & Clinical Analytics – Health informatics, epidemiology, clinical data analysis
Manufacturing, Materials & Glass Sciences – Materials science, glass engineering, manufacturing, quality control
Natural Sciences & Research – Lab and field research, computational modeling

Whether you’re just starting to explore career paths or you’re ready to land your next paid internship or full-time position, this fair is a great chance to talk directly with professionals in your area of interest. All class years and majors interest in STEM are welcome.

STUDENTS: Learn more about the DiscoverSTEM Job & Internship Fair

EMPLOYERS: Learn more about the DiscoverSTEM Job & Internship Fair

Choose Ohio First Scholars Mixer

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Student Union, Rooms 2582/2584

Choose Ohio First Scholarship Recipients: Elevate your networking skills by practicing conversations and learning etiquette tips at this event designed to stimulate a professional networking experience. Hosted in collaboration with the Office of the Provost and the Rocket Career Center.

Engineering Career Expo

Thursday, February 19, 2026 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.John F. Savage Arena, Main Campus

The UToledo College of Engineering holds a Career EXPO in the fall and spring each year in Savage Arena. Hundreds of employers come to campus and visit virtually to recruit co-op and full-time employees.

Who may attend?

Undergraduates searching for co-ops who are in or have completed their engineering professional development courses
Graduate engineering students searching for full-time employment
Alumni seeking full-time positions

Students currently on co-op are not permitted to attend.

Candidate interviews take place the same day as the EXPO.

Expo Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Employer Lunch: 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Same Day Interviews Time: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Criminal Justice & Public Service Internship and Career Fair

Thursday, February 19, 2026 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.Health Education Center (at UToledo ROTC)

Meet representatives from local, federal and state organizations, including Ohio and Michigan. All majors are welcome to explore career and internship opportunities in public service.

Chill & Chat: Alumni and Student Game Night

Friday, March 20, 2026 | 4:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.Phoenicia Cuisine - Student Union

Join us for a relaxed evening of fun and friendly competition! Connect with fellow alumni and current students over games, snacks, and great conversation. Contact the Rocket Career Center at rocketcareercenter@utoledo.edu with any questions.

Discover E D U: Teacher Job Fair

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.Student Union Auditorium, Main Campus

The University of Toledo Judith Herb College of Arts, Social Sciences and Education, and the Rocket Career Center would like to invite you to participate in our 2026 DiscoverEDU: Teacher Job Fair. Employers from various schools, agencies, and organizations that are looking to hire graduating education students will be in attendance.

Military Etiquette Dinner

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Student Union, Rooms 2582/2584

Hosted in collaboration with the Military Service Center and the Rocket Career Center. Please contact the Rocket Career Center at rocketcareercenter@utoledo.edu with any questions.