Networking Events

Networking Receptions & Events

Interested in learning more? Use the specific event information below to reach out to the reception contact.

Fall Career Days Events:

Hire a Vet!

(New Event) Wednesday, September 17, 2025 in the 1855 Club of the Bryce Jordan Center.

Penn State's Office of Veterans Affairs & Services is proud to host the Fall 2025 Student Veteran Career Fair! Employers across several industries will be in attendance offering career opportunities to the student veterans from all Penn State campuses, a population of over 2100. Reserve your table now as space is limited.

Heavy hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be served beginning at 4:45 pm and will be available throughout the event.

There is no employer registration fee for this event; however, sponsorship opportunities are available. You can find the information here.

Athlete Reception

(New Event) Tuesday, September 16th | 6:30–8:00 PM | Smaller-scale event (< 80 attendees)

Employers - Register here for the Athlete Reception.

After a high-energy day at the Career Fair, keep the momentum going by joining us for an exclusive networking reception with Penn State Student-Athletes!

This is your chance to mix, mingle, and make meaningful connections with some of the university’s most driven and disciplined individuals. Whether you're looking to discuss internships, full-time/part-time job opportunities, or NIL partnerships, this event offers a more relaxed and engaging space to continue the conversation beyond the booths.

You'll get to interact with student athletes from a wide range of sports who are eager to learn more about your organization, your industry, and how they can bring their unique skill sets to your team.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with talent that knows what it means to lead, compete, and excel on and off the field.

We hope to see you there! Food and drinks will be provided.

Dialogue for Inclusive Workplaces

Dialogue for Inclusive Workplaces is an engaging and interactive workshop designed to bring together students and employer representatives for meaningful conversations about building inclusive, respectful, and thriving workplace cultures. Through small-group, values-driven discussions, participants will explore key topics such as:

Addressing subtle bias and fostering workplace respect
Navigating differences across generations and career stages
Promoting transparency and equity in pay and benefits

This event is open to all students and offers a unique opportunity to engage directly with employers who are committed to advancing equity and belonging in their organizations. Attendees will reflect on their own experiences and perspectives while gaining insight into real-world practices from company representatives.

The workshop concludes with a dedicated networking session, giving students the chance to connect one-on-one with participating employers in a welcoming and inclusive space.

Employers - Register here to participate in this wonderful event.

Students - email CareerFairs@psu.edu to register!

LIBERAL ARTS STUDENT-EMPLOYER RECEPTION

Date: Tuesday, September 16
Time: 5:00–7:00 PM (After Day 1 of Fall Career Days)

Location: Lobby, Susan Welch Liberal Arts Building

Join us for a relaxed networking reception where students and employers can continue conversations after the career fair. Enjoy light refreshments while connecting with students who bring diverse perspectives and broad skill sets.

Employers - email Lauren Granese, Assistant Director at leg5147@psu.edu to register!

College of Engineering Events:

Inspire Engineering Networking Reception ($1500 per table)

September 15

6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Ballroom, Nittany Lion Inn

REGISTER HERE

Employers and students are invited to make professional connections at this inclusive networking event. All engineering students and degree levels are welcome. The Inspire Engineering Reception is provided by Engineering Career Resources & Employer Relations in partnership with the Center for Engineering Outreach and Inclusion (CEOI) and student organizations including the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE). Employers will have a high-top cocktail table where students can locate them and connect. Students will receive a map and employer recruiting information. Throughout the venue, casual seating will be available for the most effective networking experience. This event provides an excellent opportunity to engage students in building recruiting relationships

Engineering Impact Recruiting Event ($1250 per table)

September 16

6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Ballroom, Nittany Lion Inn

Employers - REGISTER HERE

The Engineering Impact Recruiting Event is intended to be a smaller and more accessible career fair. Employers are invited to share career information and opportunities with engineering students seeking internship, co-op, and full-time positions. All engineering students are welcome. Because this event is structured as a career fair, employers may bring a career fair display and other materials. Students will receive a map and employer recruiting information. This event is meant to provide a smaller environment (no more than 50 employers) as an enhancement to other events held that week.

Both of these events aim to prepare students and employers for success at the much larger Fall Career Days (see below) held at the Bryce Jordan Center on the University Park campus. This event hosts hundreds of employers over multiple days (9/16-9/18). Of primary interest to engineering employers are the Co-op and Internship Recruiting Day (9/17) and the Full-time Technical Recruiting Day (9/18).

Tour the Future of Engineering Education @ PSU

You're invited to experience a micro experience with macro potential. Discover how Penn State's Go Beyond Microcredentials and the School of Engineering Design and Innovation’s new facility are transforming the engineering workforce.

RSVP By September 15th: https://forms.office.com/r/PyXR4m6bzw

Join us for a Micro Tour, a Micro Discussion, and a deep dive into Microcredentials- online skill based short courses- that are making a macro impact on engineering workforce development.

📅 Wednesday, September 17
🕗 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
📍 Engineering Design and Innovation Building, University Park
🚗 Easy parking in the West Deck
🥐 Breakfast will be served

Why Micro?

Micro Tour: Explore Penn State’s cutting-edge Engineering Design and Innovation Building in a quick, guided walkthrough.
Micro Discussion: Engage in a focused conversation on the skill gaps employers face—and how microcredentials can help close them.
Microcredentials: Learn how PSU’s Go Beyond initiative empowers students and professionals to earn targeted, stackable credentials that align with your hiring needs.

This one-hour event is designed to give you maximum insight in a minimal timeframe—perfect for busy recruiters attending Fall Career Days.

Together, let’s rethink how we build talent.

Employers - RSVP Today to reserve your spot and help shape the future of engineering education.

Major-Specific Engineering Events:

Industrial Engineering Career Fair ($500 standard, $1000 sponsor)

Wednesday, September 17

6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub (123 S. Burrowes St., State College, PA)

Employers - REGISTER HERE

Mechanical Engineering Career Fair ($750)

Wednesday, September 17

6:00 – 9:00 p.m.