UW-Parkside Hosts Fall 2025 Internship & Career Fair
The University of Wisconsin-Parkside will host the Fall 2025 Internship & Career Fair with Kenosha area colleges on Wednesday, Oct. 8, from 12 to 4 p.m. in the UW-Parkside Student Center Ballroom. UW-Parkside invites employers from all industries to join us for the largest on-campus recruiting event of the year, to connect with students and recent graduates from UW-Parkside, Carthage College, Gateway Technical College, and Herzing University. Students from Kenosha’s four colleges can register through their college Handshake accounts or contact their career centers for details.
The Fall Internship & Career Fair is a vibrant, in-person career fair focused on networking and promoting academic internships and full-time career opportunities that require a 2-year, 4-year, or advanced degrees. Employers can connect with talented students from all majors, from business and healthcare to technology, education, and beyond, and network with up to 500 students looking to launch their careers with leading organizations.
There are multiple registration options for employers, and each registration includes lunch and refreshments for 2 representatives. Employers can visit the Handshake event link for details or visit uwp.edu/career.
Employers can also maximize their impact by checking out UW-Parkside’s Annual Employer Sponsorship Packages, which bundle premium career fair access with additional high-impact engagement opportunities. The Deadline to sign up for an Annual Employer Sponsorship is Aug. 30. Learn more here: https://www.uwp.edu/live/offices/AdvisingCareer/employer.cfm.
Before arrival, Employers are encouraged to post all open or anticipated roles on Handshake, which significantly increases student engagement and visibility at the event. Attending Employers are also encouraged to bring signage that highlights their organization’s openings and the majors they’re targeting. This career fair is intended for employers with academic internships and fulltime jobs requiring a college degree.
Parking is free for all employer attendees and easy drop-off assistance will be available at the Student Center circle drive. For questions or more information, please contact: Linda Bevec, Employer Relations Coordinator at Bevec@uwp.edu.
Since its founding in 1968, the University of Wisconsin-Parkside has been a trusted partner for the region’s higher educational needs, empowering students to thrive, advancing applied knowledge, and developing talent for the future. The university offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, as well as certificates and pre-professional programs, designed to foster personal and professional growth through real-world and impactful learning experiences. Located in the dynamic Chicago-Milwaukee corridor, UW-Parkside offers unmatched access to world-class internships, professional networks, and endless career-building opportunities, placing students at the center of it all.
Media contact:
Derek Fye
Communications Manager
University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Fye@uwp.edu | (262) 771-5419