University of Iowa: Iowa Technology Career Fair

Location: Sheraton Hotel, Iowa City - Contact: Leann Jacobson - More info

The Iowa Technology Career Fair at the University of Iowa will bring students interested in technology related careers and together with Iowa firms. It will also work to increase overall awareness among students of technology-related job opportunities in Iowa so they know they don't need to leave the state to experience challenging and rewarding careers in technology.

The Pomerantz Center will encourage participation of MIS, Computer Science, Engineering, Business and Liberal Arts and Sciences majors including undergraduate and graduate students. This fair will be advertised and promoted to these majors and will provide you with an excellent pool of candidates for your internship and or full-time employment opportunities.

Get on Boards meeting

Location: Iowa Hall, Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa - Contact: RJ Holmes

Get on Boards offers concrete strategies to becoming an effective board member and tips on being selected for board membership in the Cedar Rapids-Iowa City Corridor.

Kirkwood Community College Fall Career Fair

Location: 3rd floor, Iowa Hall, Cedar Rapids - Contact: Danielle Ebaugh - More info

This is a great opportunity to meet with recruiters from Cedar Rapids businesses and organizations.

The Second Annual Young Professionals Symposium

Location: Grand River Center, Dubuque, Iowa - More info

On November 15, 2007, Young Professionals of Dubuque presented the 1st Annual YP Symposium In Memory of Meghan Hackett at the Grand River Center in Dubuque, Iowa. Joseph A. Michelli, Ph.D. opened the Symposium at 9 a.m. with his keynote speech "Taking Your Business to the Next Level - Lessons for Growing People and Profit."

Symposium breakout sessions included: Brian Dalziel, Dave Kratz, Bob Johnson, Rob Daniels and Phil Larabee's "Growing a Sustainable Business", " Jim Pederson aka Rocky Rococo's "The Behavioral Characteristics of Success Beyond - The Power and the Dollar", Joseph Michelli's "Balancing Life Through Play and Laughter" and many others.

Iowa Career Expo 2009

Location: Hy-Vee Hall, 730 3rd Street, Des Moines, IA - More info

Central Iowa Society for Human Resources Managers (CISHRM) & a consortium of central Iowa employers sponsor this annual expo. In addition to registered employers seeking candidates for job openings and internships, this expo provides value-added presentations on topics such as business writing, career strategies, insurance benefits, networking, job search diversity, dress attire & volunteers on hand to offer resume tips.