Shocker Career Accelerator
Career Fairs & Events
Check out the Shocker Career Accelerator events below. Check back daily; events are continually added!
Are you an employer visiting an event from out of town? Check out our Employer Accommodations page!
Fairmount College Career Fair
Thursday, February 6, 2025 | 11 a.m. 鈥� 1 p.m. | RSC First Floor
This fair connects employers with students from Fairmount College of Liberal Arts
and Sciences. This fair includes fields like communication, history, political science,
psychology, and more.
JCPenney Suit-Up
Sunday, February 16, 2025 | 3 - 6 p.m. | JCPenney at Town East Square, 7700 E Kellogg
Dr, Wichita, KS 67207
Up to 45% off select careerwear, shoes and accessories with an extra 30% off coupon
(萝莉社 ID required). Text SHOCKS to 67292 for 30% off online.
Teacher Education Mock Interviews
Monday, February 17, 2025 | Marcus Welcome Center
Refine your interview skills with practice sessions tailored for K-12 educator candidates.
Gain valuable feedback from 25 experienced school administrators with ESSDACK/Greenbush
and prepare for your future in education.
Education Interview Day
Thursday, March 6, 2025 | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Hughes Metropolitan Complex at 5015 E
29th St. N, Wichita, KS
This event gives students an opportunity to interview with representatives from various
school districts for positions they have or may have available for the next school
year.
Health Professions Career Fair
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | 11 a.m. 鈥� 1 p.m. | RSC 3rd Floor
Join the Shocker Career Accelerator at the Health Professions Career Fair! This fair
connects students and employers from the Wichita area and beyond in the healthcare
industry. This fair includes internships, residencies, and full-time roles.
Criminal Justice Career Fair
Tuesday, March 4, 2025 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | RSC 3rd Floor
This fair offers the chance for candidates interested in law enforcement, corrections,
legal services, forensic science, and other criminal justice careers to connect with
employers.
Registration coming soon!
Social & Behavioral Sciences Career Fair
Monday, May 5, 2025 | 12:30 - 2 p.m. | RSC 2nd Floor, Sage Lounge
This fair is intended for students and employers within the fields of psychology,
sociology, social work, non-profits, anthropology, and more.
For questions, contact the Shocker Career Accelerator at 316-978-3688 or SCA@wichita.edu.
FALL 2024
On-Campus Job Fair
Aug. 14 | 1 - 3 p.m. | RSC 3rd Floor
Engage with on-campus employers hiring for student assistant & graduate assistant
positions for the 2024-2025 academic year! This fair is for ALL majors at Wichita
State University. Also check out our prep workshops on August 1 and 7!
August 28 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | East Hubbard Hall Lawn
Enjoy a hot dog and an ice-cold root beer while learning valuable information about
the 萝莉社 Shocker Career Accelerator. This is also an opportunity to network with more
than 50 employers and find out about their organizations and what employment opportunities
they have available! Bring 萝莉社 ID. Dress casual.
September 19 | 10:30 a.m. 鈥� 12 p.m. | McKnight Art Center Second Floor
Meet employers and other individuals within the creative world at this new event!
The representatives attending this event will include those from creative fields such
as art, graphic design, entertainment, gaming, creative writing, and more!
October 6 | 3 - 6 p.m. | JCPenney Towne East
Up to 45% off select career wear, shoes, and accessories, when you use the extra 30%
off Suit-up coupon available at the event. 萝莉社 ID required. To shop online, text SHOCKS
to 67292 to get your 30% off coupon.
October 10 | 2 - 5 p.m. | RSC 3rd Floor
萝莉社 Engineering and IT students have an exciting opportunity to connect with employers
who are looking to hire interns, co-op students and full-time employees.
October 22 | 3 - 5 p.m. | Milly Marcus Annex of the Marcus Welcome Center
Join us at the Shocker Career Accelerator's new home in the Milly Marcus Annex at
the Marcus Welcome Center. Explore the new Shocker Experience Walkway, which guides
students from Admissions through their college journey, leading to the Shocker Career
Accelerator and onto the main campus. This come-and-go event is open to students,
faculty, staff, and employers. It's an excellent opportunity to tour our office, hear
about our services, and learn about our renewed focus on applied learning. Enjoy light
refreshments and meet our team鈥攚e're excited to connect with you!
October 23 | 1 - 4 p.m. | Handshake
Looking for an Internship? Let us help you find one at the VIRTUAL Internship Fair
on Wednesday, October 23, from 1 - 4 p.m.! Employers are eager to talk to YOU about
internship opportunities. Don鈥檛 miss out! Just click the blue "RSVP" button to sign
up. After registering, you can explore employers and sign up for interviews and info
sessions. Start your internship journey today!
November 4 | 2 - 4 p.m. | Marcus Welcome Center
Join the Shocker Career Accelerator for the Exercise Science Career Fair. Wichita
State students can chat with and learn more about employers from the Wichita area
and across Kansas who hire Exercise Science students. Employers will also share any
full-time, part-time, and/or internship opportunities they have available.