Career Fairs

The Center for Career and Professional Development hosts career fairs throughout the fall and spring semesters. Each of these events is an incredible opportunity to speak with SFA students and alumni about your organization and employment or internship opportunities.

Handshake account

You will need to either create an account or log in to Handshake to register for events. Our online career management platform, Handshake offers an Employer User Guide to help you become acquainted with the service.

For more information about upcoming events, contact the CCPD office.

Employer Registration

Each career fair has a sign up deadline listed below. If the career fair registration reaches capacity before that deadline, the registration will be closed early. Keep this in mind, especially for our popular career fairs.

Construction Management and Interior Design Career Fair

Meet with students interested in the fields of Interior Design and Construction Management.

Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025
1 to 4 p.m.
Twilight Ballroom, Baker Pattillo Student Center
Stephen F. Austin State University

Employer Information

• Sign up deadline: Monday, Feb. 3, 2025
• Registration fee:
  • The Registration Fee is based on the size of your organization:
    • 100+ Employees Booth: $300
    • 11 to 99 Employees Booth: $200
    • 10 or less Employees Booth: $150
    • Non-profit/Government Agency Booth: $200
• Registration link: Handshake - SFA CMID Career Fair
  • A free Handshake account is required to sign up. (Getting Started with Handshake: Employers Guide)

All Majors Career Fair

Connect with our Lumberjack students of all majors and classifications who are looking for internships, full-time opportunities and a chance to network with recruiters.

Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025
1 to 4 p.m.
Grand and Twilight Ballrooms, Baker Pattillo Student Center
Stephen F. Austin State University

Employer Information

• Sign up deadline: Monday, Feb. 10 or until full
• Registration fee:
  • Standard Booth: $300
  • Premium Booth (with preferred booth location): $400
  • Non-profit/Government Standard Booth: $200
  • Non-profit/Government Premium Booth (with preferred booth location): $300
  • Career Co-Sponsorship (with preferred booth location & additional advertising): $550
• Registration link: Handshake - SFA All Majors Career Fair
  • A free Handshake account is required to sign up. (Getting Started with Handshake: Employers Guide)

Agriculture Career Fair

Meet with students interested in internships and full-time opportunities in the varying field of Agriculture.

Wednesday, March 26, 2025
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 
Room 110, Agriculture Building
Stephen F. Austin State University

Employer Information

• Sign Up Deadline: Monday, March 17, 2025
• Registration Fee:
  • Standard Booth: $300
  • Standard Booth - Government & non-profit Rate: $200
• Registration Link: Handshake – SFA Agriculture Career Fair
  • A free Handshake account is required to sign up. (Getting Started with Handshake: Employers Guide)

Teacher Career Fair

Recruiters are invited to meet with our students looking for internships, clinical/student teaching and full-time positions (inside and outside the classroom) in the field of education.

Friday, April 4, 2025  
10 a.m. to noon 
Grand and Twilight Ballrooms, Baker Pattillo Student Center 
Stephen F. Austin State University

Employer Information

• Sign Up Deadline: Friday, March 21, 2025 or until full
• Registration Fee:
  • ISD’s, Non-profit or Government Booth: $200
  • Premium ISD, Non-profit or Government Booth (with preferred booth location): $300
  • Standard Booth: $300
  • Premium Booth (with preferred booth location): $400
  • Career Co-Sponsorship (with preferred booth location & additional advertising): $550
• Registration Link: Handshake – SFA Teacher Career Fair
  • A free Handshake account is required to sign up. (Getting Started with Handshake: Employers Guide)