Career Fairs and Sponsorship Opportunities – For Employers

Spring 2026 Career Fairs and Events

2026 Spring Engineering + Tech Fair TechConnect – Wednesday, January 28, 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm (in person)

TechConnect, hosted by the Duke University Pratt School of Engineering connects students and employers for networking, education and discussions. Employers have the opportunity to meet with students at all levels, BS to PhD, to share information about employment opportunities, characteristics employers seek as well as a realistic and insightful view of the job market and career paths for students interested in engineering and STEM careers. Many companies are able to identify talent for interviews and future employees. More information and registration here.

2026 Government, Education + Non-Profit Career Fair – Friday, February 6, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm (virtual)

The Government, Education and Non-Profit Career Fair connects undergraduate and graduate students with employers that work in, or serve, organizations from local, state and federal governments; public, private and charter schools; as well as a variety of non-profit organizations. Private sector organizations that serve these sectors are welcome to register as well. Whether you have vacancies to fill, want to collect resumes or simply build your brand, the career services staff from the 13 different universities are excited to connect you with their talented students and alumni. Last year, over 1400 undergraduate students, graduate students, and alumni participated in this one-day event. More information and registration here.

The fair is hosted by Georgetown University’s Cawley Career Education Center in collaboration with Yale University, American University, Baruch College – Austin W. Marxe School of Public and International Affairs, Brown University, Carnegie Mellon University’s Heinz College, The College of William & Mary, Dartmouth College, Duke University, Harvard University’s Harvard College, New York University’s Wasserman Center for Career Development, New York University’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, Swarthmore College, University of Richmond, and University of Virginia.

2026 Ivy+ Environment & Sustainability Virtual Job & Internship Fair – Tuesday, February 24, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm (virtual)

Access a highly motivated and diverse talent pool! Meet students from a wide array of disciplines, including environmental science, engineering, sustainable business, policy, data analytics, conservation, and urban planning (and more!). These students are passionate about environment and sustainability, actively seeking internships and full-time opportunities with organizations like yours to drive impactful change. Once paid, employers will also be invited to join an exclusive resume book “event” to access student resumes before, during, and after the event. More information and registration here.

***Additional fairs and events will be added as they are scheduled.

2026 Employer Sponsorship Opportunities

The Duke Career Center offers a variety of sponsorship opportunities tailored for organizations participating in 2026 programming. You have the option to select from the offerings listed below or we are more than willing to work together to design a customized sponsorship opportunity that meets your specific needs and objectives.

Blue Devil Bronze Sponsorship: $5,000

  • Social Media Spotlight: Blog Post (Duke Career Hub website & e-newsletter to students) & Instagram highlights (we can work with you to customize content)
  • Shout-out on an episode of our podcast, What’s Career Got to Do With It?
  • Feature in Campus Partners Newsletter (goes to 25,000+ contacts at Duke)
  • Feature in an Employer Newsletter (goes to 50,000+ employer contacts)
  • Sponsor (logo included in e-marketing materials) and waived registration fee for Fall All-Industry Career Fair (September 2026) plus premium booth location included for in person fair

Blue Devil Silver Sponsorship: $7,500

  • Social Media Spotlight: Blog Post (Duke Career Hub website & e-newsletter to students) & Instagram highlights (we can work with you to customize content)
  • Shout-out on an episode of our podcast, What’s Career Got to Do With It?
  • Feature in Campus Partners Newsletter (goes to 25,000+ contacts at Duke)
  • Feature in an Employer Newsletter (goes to 50,000+ employer contacts)
  • Sponsor (logo included in e-marketing materials) and waived registration fee for Fall All-Industry Career Fair (September 2026) plus premium booth location included for in person fair
  • Waived registration fee for one additional recruiting event hosted by the Duke Career Center in 2026

Blue Devil Gold Sponsorship: $10,000

  • Social Media Spotlight: Blog Post (Duke Career Hub website & e-newsletter to students) & Instagram highlights (we can work with you to customize content)
  • Shout-out on an episode of our podcast, What’s Career Got to Do With It?
  • Feature in Campus Partners Newsletter (goes to 25,000+ contacts at Duke)
  • Feature in an Employer Newsletter (goes to 50,000+ employer contacts)
  • Sponsor (logo included in e-marketing materials) and waived registration fee for Fall All-Industry Career Fair (September 2026) plus premium booth location included for in person fair
  • Waived registration fee for one additional recruiting event hosted by the Duke Career Center in 2026
  • Concierge level service for up to three (3) 2026 recruiting events per semester including but not limited to: space booked by Career Center staff for your student engagement event or interviews, additional assistance with logistics such as catering and on-campus parking for your team, and a personalized strategy meeting with the Employer Relations team

Photo Booth Sponsorship: $2,500

  • Sponsor (logo included in e-marketing materials) and waived registration fee for Fall All-Industry Career Fair (September 2026) plus premium booth location included for in person fair
  • Signage at the booths the day of the fair

Contact the Employer Relations Team at careeremployer@duke.edu to discuss sponsorship possibilities.