BYU–Hawaii Fall 2023 Career and Graduate Fair

Upcoming Dates And Times

Start Date

End Date

Description

Please join us for our BYU–Hawaii Fall 2023 Career and Graduate Fair on Thursday, October 5, 2023, in the Aloha Center Ballroom.

Our one-day Career and Graduate Fair is a premier event that brings together a diverse range of organizations and professionals from Hawaii, and the US mainland. This exciting fair provides an ideal platform for organizations to connect with talented students seeking career opportunities and advanced education.

Taking place during the Fall semester, the fair attracts a large and dynamic student population, with over 1200 students expected to attend. Our institution proudly hosts students from over 60 countries, representing a rich array of cultures and backgrounds. With majors offered in over 30 fields of study, our student body encompasses a wide range of academic disciplines, making this event a vibrant and rewarding opportunity for attending organizations.

This fair offers attending organizations the chance to engage with motivated and ambitious students who are eager to explore career paths, pursue graduate education, and connect with potential employers. With up to 80 graduate schools, employers, and government organizations participating, this fair ensures a diverse and comprehensive representation of industries and sectors.

Throughout the day, organizations will have the opportunity to showcase their offerings, share information about available programs, internships, and job openings, and build connections with talented individuals.

The fair presents a unique and valuable networking opportunity for attending organizations. It fosters meaningful connections between professionals and aspiring students, enabling the exchange of ideas, knowledge, and potential collaborations. By engaging with our diverse student population, organizations can tap into a talent pool that reflects today's global workforce.

Thank you for participating in this event and for connecting with our students that represent Hawaii, the mainland US, and over 60 international countries from Oceania and the Asian rim. We look forward to seeing you on October 5, 2023.

Questions & Answers

How much is the registration fee?

The registration fee is usually $150 but we are happy to waive that fee for you to participate.

Where will the BYU-Hawaii Career and Graduate Fair be held on campus?

This event will be held in our BYU–Hawaii Aloha Center Ballroom.

Here is a map of where it is located. You can add your address to the top left corner of this link to get directions to the Aloha Center Ballroom. There will be signs and people directing traffic to the event when you arrive. You may park in our Admin parking lot which is located under the solar panel-shaded area as you arrive.

Will this include opportunities to attend the Polynesian Cultural Center?

No, unfortunately, the BYU–Hawaii Fall Career and Graduate Fair will only run for three hours from 10:00 - 1:00 pm, on October 5, 2023, and will not include a visit/ticket to the Polynesian Cultural Center.

If I am able to attend what is the closest accommodation to BYU–Hawaii?

Many of our guests will choose to stay at the Courtyard by Marriott Oahu North Shore. Here is the link, https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/hnloa-courtyard-oahu-north-shore/overview/

Will we be at a booth or a table?

Great question. We have tables that will be set up for your use that are 6' long and will accommodate two people from your organization. If there are more than that attending please let us know and we can add more table (booth) space for you.

How many students do you plan on attending?

In years past we've had over 1200 students attend these events.

How many other organizations will be there?

Our career fairs usually host between 50 - 80 organizations. Graduate schools and employers will participate in this career and graduate fair as we try and assist both those student demographics that want to continue their education and those that are searching for their first professional work experience post-graduation.

How long is the event?

The event is usually three hours from 10:00 - 1:00 pm and will be held in our Aloha Center Ballroom here on campus.

Does my organization need to offer jobs and internships at the event to participate?

No, having jobs and internships is not a requirement to participate in the fair. We of course welcome those opportunities but understand that your organization may have no control over job or internship availability at the time of the fair. We do appreciate your participation and consideration of future opportunities. We look forward to our students networking with visiting organizations and understanding how they can learn more about job, and internship opportunities as well as graduate school admission.

Is this event going to be in person?

Yes, this event will be in person. We have been fortunate to be able to host our career and graduate fairs in person. We will not be hosting a virtual option for this event and are happy to have everyone come and visit with us on campus.

Is it possible to host a virtual info session if my organization is unable to attend?

We're more than happy to help set up a virtual info session for you and your organization. We prefer three but will need at least two weeks' advanced notice in order to do this so that we can effectively advertise your event on our social media, LinkedIn, and career bulletin platforms. This will ensure we have maximum participation from our students.

As a company/graduate school attendee what time can we set up for the fair?

Please plan on coming to set up between 8:00 am - 9:00 am on the morning of the 5th. We will invite some students that are Career Certified (on-campus professional development certificate) to come in at 9:30 am before the fair begins at 10:00 am. These students have practiced their elevator pitches, worked on their resumes, and completed a professional development course to receive their career certification. Please be set up and ready by 9:30 am to meet with these students.

Will lunch be served?

Yes, we will prepare a sack lunch for attendees. It will include a sandwich, fruit, cookie, drink, and chips. The lunch will be delivered to your table. Please make sure that you register everyone on your team who plans on attending so we can prepare enough meals. If you have any allergies please make sure to let us know by emailing acs@byuh.edu.

How many organizations will be participating in the career and graduate fair?

Historically we've had up to 100 graduate schools, employers, and government organizations in attendance. This semester we anticipate up to 80 participating organizations.