Career Recruiting Events at Florida Gulf Coast University

Find New Recruits For Your Business At These Events

RECRUITMENT EVENTS

Part-Time Job & Internship Fair
Tuesday, August 25 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Held at the start of the academic year, this fair connects you with FGCU’s incoming and returning students right when they are motivated, available, and actively looking — before schedules get busy and opportunities fill up. Whether you need retail, hospitality, tutoring, administrative, or firsthand internship talent, you will meet hundreds of motivated students. Employers who recruit here consistently report faster hiring cycles and stronger applicant pools for the semester ahead.

Ideal for: Part-time staffing, seasonal hiring, and internship pipelines.

 Registration opens June 17

Hospitality & Tourism Management Career & Internship Fair
Thursday, October 1 | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Sponsored by the Lutgert College of Business
Southwest Florida runs on hospitality — and this fair puts you in front of the students being trained to lead it. Connect directly with Resort & Hospitality Management majors and FGCU students across all disciplines who are enthusiastic about careers in hotels, resorts, restaurants, clubs, and tourism. Whether you are filling seasonal roles, paid internships, or building your management pipeline, this is where that relationship starts.

Ideal for: Hotels, resorts, restaurants, clubs, tourism agencies, and event companies.
Registration opens July 6

WCE Career Expo
Tuesday, October 6 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Sponsored by the U.A. Whitaker College of Engineering
FGCU’s engineering, computing, and construction graduates are in high demand, and this expo gives you exclusive access to them before the job market heats up for the semester. Connect with students in bioengineering, civil engineering, computer science, construction management, environmental engineering, and software engineering.

Your registration includes a dedicated networking breakfast from 8 – 9 a.m., providing an opportunity to connect with FGCU faculty, staff, and college leadership before the expo opens. Build relationships with the individuals preparing the next generation of professionals.

Sponsorship opportunities are also available for organizations seeking increased visibility and engagement.

Ideal for: Engineering firms, tech companies, construction, environmental consulting, and defense contractors.
Registration opens August 3 at 8 a.m. Register HERE

All Majors Career & Internship Fair
Thursday, October 22 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
FGCU’s largest recruiting event of the fall. This is your highest-visibility opportunity to meet candidates across every discipline — business, education, science, engineering, health professions, arts, and beyond. Whether you are filling full-time roles or building your internship pipeline, organizations that participate consistently report stronger brand recognition on campus and more qualified applicants throughout the hiring cycle.

Ideal for: Any employer hiring across multiple departments or disciplines.
Registration opens August 3

Graduate & Professional School Fair
Tuesday, October 13 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Reach your next class of qualified applicants where they are already thinking about their future. This fair attracts FGCU’s most academically motivated undergraduates and alumni — students actively researching programs, funding options, and application timelines. Your institution gains face-to-face access to prospective students who are ready to ask the right questions and act. Stand out early in their decision process and build the applicant relationships that lead to enrollment.

Ideal for: Graduate programs, professional schools, law schools, medical schools, MBA programs.
Registration opens August 3

Teacher Recruitment Fair
Wednesday, October 28 | 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
FGCU is one of the region’s strongest pipelines for new educators. This focused, efficient event connects your school or district directly with upcoming graduates in Education, English, Math, History, Arts, Music, and more, as well as career-changers from other majors exploring teaching pathways. In just two hours, you can meet, screen, and begin building relationships with candidates who are ready to commit to full-time roles. Participating schools consistently leave with a shortlist of strong candidates.

Ideal for: Public and private K–12 schools, charter schools, school districts, and education companies.
Registration opens August 3

The Water School Career Expo
Friday, November 6 | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Invitation Only
This exclusive, curated event gives selected employers direct access to FGCU’s most specialized environmental talent. Students and graduates pursuing careers in environmental science, natural resources, water policy, conservation, and related fields are actively looking for exactly what nonprofits, government agencies, and private-sector firms have to offer. Because participation is invitation-only, candidate interactions are consistently high-quality, and the environment is personal, focused, and efficient.

Ideal for: Environmental nonprofits, water management districts, government agencies, sustainability-focused firms.
Contact Career Development Services to inquire about an invitation.

Ready to Recruit?

Registrations open this summer on Eagle Career Network, except for the WCE Career Expo and The Water School Expo. Visit ECN or contact Career Development Services to reserve your spot, ask about sponsorship opportunities, or learn more about any event.

Be sure to keep your profile updated, post your job and internship opportunities for students and advisors to view, and register for events on Eagle Career Network.

This event runs from August 25, 2026 to November 6, 2026.

• August 25, 2026 | All Day
• October 1, 2026 | All Day
• October 6, 2026 | All Day
• October 13, 2026 | All Day
• October 22, 2026 | All Day
• October 28, 2026 | All Day
• November 6, 2026 | All Day