Career Day is a time for candidates to meet with a variety of employers and graduate school program representatives to discuss internship and full-time employment opportunities.
See past event employers for Career Day
Registration includes: Admittance/breakfast for 2 attendees, 1 six-foot table, and 2 chairs.
Early bird: $250 through January 31, 2025 at 5 PM CST
Standard: $275 beginning January 31, 2025 at 5 PM CST
Government or Non-Profit: $100
School Districts: $100
| 8 am – 9 am | Check-in and set-up |
| 8 am – 9 am | Breakfast - for employers only |
| 9 am – 1 pm | Career Day |
| 1 pm | Booth tear down may begin, lunch voucher available |
| 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Interviewing spots available in the Student Union |
The loading and unloading zone is directly south of the building. Student volunteers will be available to help you with your materials. Pull into lots 62 or 63 and drive towards the Fieldhouse to access the loading/unloading area. View Parking Map »
Please park in lots 62 & 63, no parking permits are necessary during the event in this lot. Handicapped parking spaces are available.
A hearty breakfast will be available for employers/vendors and school districts from 8 am to 9 am in the Hughes Fieldhouse.
Career Day begins promptly at 9 am and runs until 1 pm. Booths may not be torn down before 1 pm. Coffee, soda, and water will be available throughout the event. Employers and school districts are strongly encouraged to remain set up for the entire event.
All employers are invited to stay and utilize our facilities to conduct interviews. Interview spaces are available on the afternoon of Career Day, as well as the following day.
When you arrive at Career Day, a packet will be on your table that includes details about interviews, as well as scheduling forms that can be used for either/both days. If you would like to reserve a space to interview, please bring your completed schedule to the check-in table at the conclusion of Career Day, so we may make a copy, provide you with a lunch ticket, and direct you to your interviewing spot in the Student Union. Forms will also be provided for you to hand to the student so they are aware of where/when the interview will take place.
If you need to ship materials to campus they will be at your booth when you arrive.
Items can be sent to the following address:
Students do not need to register for the event. There is no cost for students to attend.
Doors will open at 9 am. Please bring your Bearcat card for faster check-in. Students will also be able to sign in using their 919 number. Students will be able to print a nametag to wear at the event at check-in.
Students are encouraged to visit the Career Closet prior to the event to find professional attire. All clothing and accessories are available at no cost. More information on professional attire can be found on the interviewing webpage.
Students are encouraged to bring copies of their resumes to Career Day to share with employers. Career Services is able to help students with resumes prior to the event Monday through Friday from 9 am to 4 pm in Admin 130. We also have online resources to help with resume creation.
School Districts are highlighted in red.
Grad Schools are highlighted in purple.
| Employers | Major Clusters Requested |
|---|---|
| AGRILAND FS | School of Agriculture, School of Business |
| Allendan Seed | School of Agriculture, Department of Natural Sciences |
| Altec Industries | School of Business, School of Computer Science and Information Systems |
| American Angus | School of Agriculture, School of Communication and Mass Media, School of Computer Science and Information Systems |
| Beacon Building Products | School of Business, School of Communication and Mass Media |
| Bedford Community School District | All Majors |
| Benedictine Living Community | Division of Behavioral Sciences, School of Business, School of Health Science and Wellness |
| Bering Strait School District in Alaska | School of Education |
| Blue Springs School District | School of Education |
| Blue Valley School District #229 | School of Education |
| Braymer C-4 School District | School of Agriculture, School of Education |
| Budget Car and Truck Rental | Division of Behavioral Sciences, School of Business, School of Communication and Mass Media, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, Department of Language, Literature and Writing |
| Butler R-5 High School | School of Education |
| Carol Joy Holling Camp | School of Agriculture, Division of Behavioral Sciences, School of Communication and Mass Media, School of Education, Department of Fine and Performing Arts, School of Health Science and Wellness |
| Centerville Community School District | School of Agriculture, School of Education |
| Central Decatur Community School District | School of Education |
| Cintas | School of Business, School of Communication and Mass Media |
| City Year Kansas City | Division of Behavioral Sciences, School of Education, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, All Majors |
| Clarinda Community School District | School of Education |
| Clarinda Regional Health Center | Division of Behavioral Sciences, School of Business, School of Communication and Mass Media, School of Computer Science and Information Systems, School of Health Science and Wellness, Department of Natural Sciences |
| Clinton School District | All Majors |
| Council Bluffs Community School District | School of Education |
| Cooperative Producer's Inc. | School of Agriculture, School of Communication and Mass Media |
| Creighton University School of Pharmacy and Health Professions | Department of Natural Sciences, All Majors |
| Dayton Freight Lines | School of Business |
| Diocese of Kansas City ~ St. Joseph Catholic Schools | School of Education |
| Division-D | School of Business, School of Communication and Mass Media |
| East Mills School District | School of Education |
| Enterprise Mobility | All Majors |
| FNBO | School of Business |
| Forvis Mazars | School of Business |
| Friendly Consultants, Inc. | School of Business, School of Computer Science and Information Systems, Department of Mathematics and Statistics |
| Green City R-1 School District | School of Education |
| Fort Osage R-1 School District | School of Education |
| Herzog | School of Business, School of Communication and Mass Media, School of Computer Science and Information Systems, Department of Fine and Performing Arts, Department of Language, Literature and Writing |
| Hiawatha School District USD 415 | School of Education, Department of Language, Literature and Writing, Department of Mathematics and Statistics |
| Hickman Mills C-1 School District | School of Education |
| Hy-Vee | School of Agriculture, Division of Behavioral Sciences, School of Business, School of Communication and Mass Media, Department of Fine and Performing Arts, School of Health Science and Wellness, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Independence School District | School of Education |
| Interstate 35 Community School District | School of Education |
| Iowa Select Farms | School of Agriculture, School of Communication and Mass Media |
| Kansas City Missouri Police Department | All majors |
| KC International Academy | School of Education |
| KCTV5 | School of Business, School of Communication and Mass Media |
| Kansas State University Graduate School | All Majors |
| King City R-I School District | School of Education, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Department of Natural Sciences |
| KVC Academy Kansas City | School of Education |
| KXCV/KRNW | All Majors |
| Lewis Central Community School District | School of Education |
| LLOYD, Inc. of Iowa | School of Business, Department of Natural Sciences |
| Lansing School District USD 469 | School of Education |
| Lenox School District | School of Education |
| Lincoln Public Schools | School of Education |
| Maryville R-II Schools | School of Education |
| Maysville R-1 School District | School of Education |
| Millard Public Schools | School of Education |
| Missouri Army National Guard / SHOW ME GOLD Program | All Majors |
| Missouri Department of Social Services, Division of Youth Services | Division of Behavioral Sciences, School of Education, School of Health Science and Wellness, All Majors |
| Missouri State Highway Patrol | All Majors |
| Moberly School District | School of Education |
| Moravia Community School District | All Majors |
| Mosaic Life Care | School of Business, School of Computer Science and Information Systems, School of Health Science and Wellness, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Department of Natural Sciences |
| Murphy Hoffman Company | School of Agriculture, School of Business |
| Neb-Ia Agronomics/ NexLevel Irrigation LLC | All Majors |
| Nebraska Department of Correctional Services | School of Business, School of Communication and Mass Media, School of Education, School of Health Science and Wellness, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, Department of Natural Sciences |
| Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services | Division of Behavioral Sciences, School of Education, School of Health Science and Wellness, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Nodaway County Services | Division of Behavioral Sciences, School of Health Science and Wellness |
| Nodaway-Holt R-VII School District | All Majors |
| North Kansas City School District | School of Education |
| North Nodaway School District | School of Education |
| Northwest Graduate Office | All Majors |
| Northwestern Mutual | School of Business, School of Communication and Mass Media |
| Nucor LMP, Inc. | School of Business, School of Computer Science and Information Systems, Department of Mathematics and Statistics |
| Olathe Public Schools | School of Business, School of Communication and Mass Media, School of Education, School of Health Science and Wellness |
| Omaha Public Schools | Division of Behavioral Sciences, School of Business, School of Communication and Mass Media, School of Computer Science and Information Systems, School of Education, Department of Fine and Performing Arts, School of Health Science and Wellness, Department of Language, Literature and Writing |
| Overland Park KS Police Department | All Majors |
| Papillion La Vista Community Schools | School of Education |
| Park Hill School District | School of Education |
| Pella Corporation | School of Business |
| Platte County R3 School District | School of Education |
| Plattsmouth Community Schools | School of Education |
| Prime Healthcare | School of Health Science and Wellness |
| Quantum Resource Professionals | Division of Behavioral Sciences, School of Education |
| R/Farm Distillery | School of Agriculture, Division of Behavioral Sciences, School of Business, School of Communication and Mass Media, Department of Fine and Performing Arts, Department of Natural Sciences |
| Ray-Carroll County Grain Growers | School of Agriculture |
| Ralston Public Schools | School of Education |
| Rensenhouse - CED | School of Business |
| Riley ABA and Autism Center | Division of Behavioral Sciences, School of Education, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, All Majors |
| Riverside Community School District | School of Education |
| Ryan Lawn & Tree | School of Agriculture, School of Business |
| Savannah R-III School District | School of Education |
| St. Joseph Mustangs | School of Agriculture, School of Business, School of Communication and Mass Media, School of Education, Department of Fine and Performing Arts, School of Health Science and Wellness |
| St. Joseph School District | School of Education, Department of Language, Literature and Writing |
| Sandhills Global | School of Agriculture, Division of Behavioral Sciences, School of Business, School of Communication and Mass Media, School of Computer Science and Information Systems, Department of Language, Literature and Writing, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, All Majors |
| Shawnee Mission School District | School of Education |
| Smithfield Foods | School of Agriculture, School of Business |
| Smithfield Hog Production | School of Agriculture, Department of Language, Literature and Writing |
| Smithville RII School District | School of Education |
| Southwestern Advantage | School of Agriculture, Division of Behavioral Sciences, School of Business, School of Communication and Mass Media, School of Education, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Department of Natural Sciences |
| Stanberry R-II Schools | School of Education |
| State of Missouri Department of Corrections | All Majors |
| State of Missouri Department of Social Services, Children's Division | All Majors |
| Stine Seed Company | School of Agriculture |
| The Educator Academy | Division of Behavioral Sciences, School of Education, Department of Language, Literature and Writing, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Department of Natural Sciences |
| TRIO- Upward Bound & Upward Bound Math Science | All Majors |
| Triumph Foods | School of Agriculture, School of Business, School of Communication and Mass Media, School of Computer Science and Information Systems, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Department of Natural Sciences |
| Troy Schools | School of Communication and Mass Media, School of Education, Department of Mathematics and Statistics |
| Turner Unified School District #202 | Division of Behavioral Sciences, School of Education, Department of Fine and Performing Arts, School of Health Science and Wellness, Department of Language, Literature and Writing, Department of Natural Sciences |
| Tyson Foods | School of Agriculture, School of Business |
| USDA Farm Service Agency | School of Agriculture, School of Business, School of Communication and Mass Media, School of Education, Department of Natural Sciences, All Majors |
| USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service | School of Agriculture, Department of Natural Sciences |
| University of Missouri - Kansas City Graduate Admissions | All Majors |
| University of Nebraska at Omaha - Graduate Studies | All Majors |
| Vocational Rehabilitation | Division of Behavioral Sciences |
| Waffle House | School of Business, All Majors |
| Westside Community Schools | School of Education |
| Wesley Woods Camp and Retreat Center | School of Agriculture, Division of Behavioral Sciences, School of Education, Department of Fine and Performing Arts, School of Health Science and Wellness, Department of Natural Sciences, All Majors |
| Winterset Community School District | School of Education |
| Worth County School District | All Majors |
