The Career Center Spring 2026 Calendar

Monday, January 26, 2026

  • International Career Programs, Spring 2026—Information Session 4/5, January 26, 2026, 4 -5 p.m., at The Career Center

    International Career Programs, Spring 2026—Information Session 4/5

    4:00 - 5:00 pm
    The Career Center, 715 S. Wright St., Champaign, IL 61820

    The Career Certificate—International (CC-I) is an inclusive, 10-week career development program designed to help students gain a higher level of career competence and practical skills required to successfully pursue global job and internship opportunities. Applications Open: Mon., Dec. 8th, 2025 - Sun. Feb. 1st, 2026 (11:59 p.m.)

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

  • FOCUS, Spring 2026—Information Session 1/2, January 27, 2026, 4 -5 p.m., virtual

    FOCUS, Spring 2026—Information Session 1/2

    4:00 - 5:00 pm
    Virtual

    FOCUS (Fostering Opportunity, Community, and Unwavering Support for First-Gen Students) is an intensive semester-long career development program designed to close the gaps in post-graduation outcomes and starting salaries among first-generation students.

Thursday, January 29, 2026

  • Illinois Part-Time Job Fair, Spring 2026, January 29, 2026, 1- 4 p.m., at the Illini Union

    Illinois Part-Time Job Fair, Spring 2026

    1:00 - 4:00 pm
    Illini Union

    The Illinois Part-Time Job Fair, Spring 2026, is open to all students on campus seeking opportunities to make some extra money while completing their academics. Opportunities at this fair will be paid part-time positions on campus or in the Champaign-Urbana community. This is an informal fair. Casual attire is acceptable. Registration on Handshake is encouraged but not req

  • FOCUS, Spring 2026—Information Session 2/2, January 29, 2026, 2 -3 p.m., at The Career Center

    FOCUS, Spring 2026—Information Session 2/2

    2:00 - 3:00 pm
    Illini Union

    FOCUS (Fostering Opportunity, Community, and Unwavering Support for First-Gen Students) is an intensive semester-long career development program designed to close the gaps in post-graduation outcomes and starting salaries among first-generation students.

  • International Career Programs, Spring 2026—Information Session 5/5, January 29, 2026, 4 -5 p.m., Virtual

    International Career Programs, Spring 2026—Information Session 5/5, January 29, 2026, Virtual

    4:00 - 5:00 pm
    Virtual

    The Career Certificate—International (CC-I) is an inclusive, 10-week career development program designed to help students gain a higher level of career competence and practical skills required to successfully pursue global job and internship opportunities. Applications Open: Mon., Dec. 8th, 2025 - Sun. Feb. 1st, 2026 (11:59 p.m.)

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Thursday, February 26, 2026

  • Hire Illini Career and Internship Fair, February 26, 2026, 1 - 5 p.m., at the Illini Union

    llinois Hire Illini Career and Internship Fair 2026

    1:00 - 5:00 pm
    Illini Union

    Unlock your future and join us at the Hire Illini Career and Internship Fair, 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for you to explore a vast array of career and internship opportunities at 100+ of the nation’s leading employers (and the list is still growing). Open to Illinois students of all majors and class levels, this event promises to connect you with recruiters who

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

  • Illinois/ EIU Education Career Fair, March 4, 2026, 1- 4 p.m., at the Illini Union

    Illinois/ EIU Education Career Fair 2026

    1:00 - 4:00 pm
    Illini Union

    Join us for the Illinois/EIU Education Career Fair 2026! This event is for undergraduate (all levels) and graduate education students AND students from all majors interested in the wide range of possibilities in the ever-changing education field. Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to connect with diverse employers, including schools from central Illinois, the Chicago