Career Fair Calendar
Career fairs are a great way to explore industries, discover job and internship opportunities, and connect directly with employers who are eager to meet UTEP students like you.
Whether you're just starting your career exploration or actively searching for a position, career fairs offer real advantages:
- Learn about companies and roles in your field
- Build your professional network
- Practice your communication and interviewing skills
- Land an internship—or even a full-time job
Start early! Many employers begin recruiting and making full-time offers well before graduation. They also actively search for interns during career fairs, so participation is valuable at any stage of your college journey.
Don’t miss out—take the first step toward your future. ➡️ Attend a career fair and see where your next opportunity begins.
Career Fair Resources
Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026 – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 18, 2026 – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Get ready for Career EXPO, the largest UTEP job fair! This is your chance to discover amazing internships and professional positions. Mark your calendars and plan on joining us!
Tuesday, Oct 6, 2026 – 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Tomás Rivera Conference Center (TRCC), Union Bldg. East, 3rd Floor
The Graduate & Professional Schools fair exposes you to many educational opportunities available to you after graduation. Visit graduate and professional schools and find out if an advanced degree meets your long-term goals.
2026 Date: TBD – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: TBD
Meet with UTEP departments and community partners to learn about employment opportunities on campus.
Thursday, February 5 & Friday, February 6, 2026
Find the next step in your career! The UTEP Spring Career Fair is the perfect opportunity for you to explore internships and professional positions. Don’t miss out—mark your calendars and join us!
Miner Manners: Mastering Dining Etiquette
Thursday, March 5, 2026 | 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.UTEP Union East - 3rd Floor - Tomas Rivera Conference Center
Miner Manners is a unique professional development program that empowers students with essential dining etiquette and networking skills—key tools for excelling in business meetings, interviews, and formal professional settings. Through hands-on learning, students gain the confidence to navigate high-stakes environments with poise and make lasting impressions that set them apart.
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Students
Join us for an exclusive evening where fine dining meets career development.Miner Manners is a one-of-a-kind event designed to help students master the art of professional dining etiquette—an essential skill for business meetings, interviews, and formal networking events.
Enjoy a formal five-course dining experience while gaining practical, hands-on insights into polished table manners, conversation techniques, and how to make a lasting impression in any formal setting.
The evening kicks off with a welcoming meet-and-greet, followed by an engaging presentation from a professional business etiquette coach.
Miner Manners is more than just dinner - it’s a step toward professional confidence and career success.
Registration opens this spring on - don’t miss your chance to secure a seat at the table!
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Students, mark your calendars! The UTEP Local Internship Fair is your golden opportunity to discover internships, seasonal employment, and part-time jobs with employers in the El Paso and Southern New Mexico region. We welcome all students!
Connect with UTEP Talent
We welcome hiring organizations to recruit at UTEP year-round, and invite you to engage with our talented student body. If your recruitment strategy includes career fairs, we offer several targeted events each semester designed to help you build connections, increase visibility, and engage directly with students seeking internships and full-time positions.
Prefer a more tailored approach? We’re happy to coordinate on-campus recruitment visits, including information sessions, interviews, and networking events that align with your hiring needs. Career fairs and recruitment events offer students valuable opportunities to:
- Explore industries and career paths
- Learn about your company and available roles
- Build professional relationships that lead to future hires
Let’s work together to find the best way to connect you with future leaders. ➡️ Contact our Employer Relations team today to start building your customized recruitment plan.
Thank you for your interest in hiring UTEP students.
Let us know how we can be of service to you.
Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Career EXPO is the largest university hiring event held in the U.S.- Mexico borderland. Identify outstanding candidates ready to make a meaningful impact on your organization through internship and full-time opportunities. This event kick-starts the fall college recruiting cycle.
Tuesday, Oct 6, 2026, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Meet with students interested in attending graduate, medical and law school to share information about your programs, admission requirements and funding opportunities.
Thursday, February 5 & Friday, February 6, 2026
The 91女神 of Texas at El Paso Career Center invites you to engage with our bilingual and bicultural students in El Paso – the second-most educated city in Texas! UTEP students are well-prepared for careers in engineering, science, teaching, research, health professions, business, government, communications, and more!
Miner Manners: Mastering Dining Etiquette
Thursday, March 5, 2026 | 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.UTEP Union East - 3rd Floor - Tomas Rivera Conference Center
Miner Manners is a unique professional development program that empowers students with essential dining etiquette and networking skills—key tools for excelling in business meetings, interviews, and formal professional settings. Through hands-on learning, students gain the confidence to navigate high-stakes environments with poise and make lasting impressions that set them apart.
What students are saying...
Sponsors/Organizations
Support the Next Generation of Professionals at Miner MannersWe invite you to be part of Miner Manners - an exclusive evening where fine dining meets career development. This signature event is designed to equip students with essential professional dining etiquette skills that are crucial for success in business meetings, interviews, and formal networking settings.
As a sponsor, you’ll play a vital role in shaping the professional confidence of tomorrow’s leaders. Attendees will enjoy a formal five-course meal while receiving hands-on instruction in polished table manners, conversation techniques, and strategies for making a lasting impression.
The evening begins with a welcoming meet-and-greet, followed by an engaging presentation from a professional business etiquette coach. It’s more than just dinner—it’s a transformative experience that bridges classroom learning with real-world professionalism.
Sponsorship opportunities are available. Join us in making a meaningful impact while gaining visibility among top student talent and university leadership. Don’t miss your chance to secure a seat at the table and support student success.
Registration opens this fall on Contact Grace Akers at 915-747-7407 or gakers@utep.edu
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Connect with skilled and dedicated students, conduct interviews on-site, and hire talent for internships, part-time, or seasonal jobs. The goal of this event is to connect students with internship opportunities in the El Paso/New Mexico Region.