{"id":17333,"date":"2017-06-27T15:29:09","date_gmt":"2017-06-27T20:29:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/?page_id=17333"},"modified":"2026-02-03T13:52:48","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T19:52:48","slug":"government-and-nonprofit-career-fair","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/major-events\/job-and-internship-fairs\/government-and-nonprofit-career-fair\/","title":{"rendered":"Government & Nonprofit Career Fair"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Are you interested in learning about <\/span>careers in the government and nonprofit<\/b> sectors?  Do you want to connect with employers seeking candidates who are<\/span> passionate about making a difference<\/b> in their communities?<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Attend the <\/span>2026 Government & Nonprofit Career Fair<\/strong>! This fair provides a great opportunity for students to connect with local, regional, and national nonprofit organizations, as well as county, state, and federal government agencies, about internship and job opportunities.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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EVENT DETAILS:<\/b>
2026 Government & Nonprofit Career Fair<\/span>
Friday, October <\/span>23
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Great Hall, Ground Floor
Coffman Memorial Union Bldg
University of Minnesota
300 Washington Ave SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455<\/p>\n\n\n\n

**The details below are from the 2025 fair – check back in August 2026 for updated information<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

REGISTRATION DETAILS:<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Register for the 2025 fair on Handshake by clicking here<\/a>. Registration deadline: Friday, October 24, 11:59 PM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fair attendance is <\/span>FREE<\/b> and open to all current students. Transportation will be provided by the Piper Center.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

EMPLOYERS ATTENDING THE FAIR: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

50+ local, regional, and national nonprofits; local, state, and federal government agencies<\/a><\/span> (**New organizations and agencies are added frequently – please check back often for the most updated list of participants!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FAIR INFORMATION + PREPARATION SESSION: <\/b>
Students are encouraged to attend the following session to learn more about the fair, as well as effective strategies for connecting with employers: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preparation Session: Thursday, October 23, from 4-5 PM.<\/strong> Location: Tomson Hall 212 (Register on Handshake HERE<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This workshop will take place the week prior to the Government & Nonprofit Career Fair. This is a great session to attend if you would like preparation tips before the fair, or if you’re on the fence about attending, to get your questions answered before the October 24 registration deadline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FOR MORE INFORMATION:<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students are encouraged to meet with Zoe Davis to learn more about the fair. Meetings are available during drop-in hours on Mondays and Fridays between 3 and 5 pm or by appointment through Handshake<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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