Student Events & Workshops
The Career Development Center (CDC) provides a variety of professional development and employer events to help you explore and prepare for career opportunities as well as connect with employers to gain insight on the current job market and the skills needed to succeed. View .
Professional Development Events
Through our workshops and internship events, you will gain valuable information, resources, and strategies to help you explore career opportunities and give you a competitive edge in the job/internship search process.
The CDC offers workshops each semester on a variety of topics, such as:
- Resume and Cover Letter Writing
- Top Interview Tips
- Job and Internship Search
- Getting the Most Out of LinkedIn
- Salary Negotiation
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Each year, the CDC hosts different internship events to help students understand what they can expect from an internship while learning important strategies and tools to secure internship opportunities.
Past internship events include:
- Search and Prepare for Internships
- Alternative Real-World Experiences
- Identify and Market Transferable Skills for Internships
- Steps for Easier Networking
- Industry Insights: Hiring Trends
- Employer and Student Internship Real Talk
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Employer Events
The CDC hosts several Jobs Fairs, Information Sessions, and Industry Speaker Series each year where you can talk face-to-face with employers and learn more about internship and employment opportunities.
Job Fairs are a great way for you to meet with a large number of employers who are specifically seeking MD´«Ã½Èë¿Ú students for the purpose of employment. Companies may have entry-level (or higher) career openings, part-time positions, and/or paid and volunteer internships.
Preparing to Attend a Job Fair
To know what to expect from a job fair and how to make a good impression, take advantage of the following resources:
- Making the Most of the Job Fair Handout
- CDC Job & Internship Search page
- Instructions for scheduling an appointment with a career counselor
Industry & Identity Resources Videos:
Additionally, the CDC hosts Prepare for the Job Fair workshops before each job fair. View .
Volunteers needed at the fairs, interested? Fill out our form.
Spring 2026 Job Fairs
The following Job Fairs will be offered in Spring 2026:
Spring Career Expo: Business, Health & Engineering
- Thursday, March 12, 2026
- 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- MD´«Ã½Èë¿Ú Central Quad
Career Fair: Education, Non-Profit & Human Services
- Friday, March 20, 2026
- 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- The Pointe at the Pyramid
Summer Internships & Part-Time Jobs Expo
- Wednesday, April 15, 2026
- 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- The Pointe at the Pyramid
For questions, or call (562) 985-4151.
Past Job Fairs
2025 Job Fairs:
- Fall Job & Internship Fair - 10/1/2025
- Engineering & Technology Career Fair - 9/17/2025
- Just-in-Time Job & Internship Fair - 4/24/2025
- Educators' Career Fair - 4/10/2025
- Spring Job & Internship Fair - 3/21/2025
An Information Session is a presentation given by an employer in an informal environment to provide you with details about the various career paths and benefits offered by their company.
Information Sessions offer the following opportunities:
- Gain a realistic, insider's viewpoint of work life in a specific industry
- Network with employers
- Ask questions directly or in a group session
Below is a sample of employers who have hosted previous Information Sessions at the CDC:
- Central Intelligence Agency
- Disney College Program
- Peace Corps
- Target Stores
- The Boeing Company
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The CDC hosts Industry Spotlight Events where employers from a specific industry are invited to share career insights and professional experiences within their field. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and tips from industry experts.
Upcoming Industry Spotlight Events
Careers in Art & Tech: Connecting Creativity & Technology
Tuesday, February 24, 12:00-1:30 PM
Brotman Hall 250
Innovating the Future: Explore STEM Careers Beyond Medicine
Tuesday, April 21, 12:00-1:30 PM
Brotman Hall 250
Past Industry Spotlight Events
- Arts, Culture & Tourism
- Healthcare
- Supply Chain Management
- Career Paths in Psychology
- Video Game Development
- Government
- Entertainment
- Professional Sports
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The Career Development Center (CDC) serves current students and alumni. Visit the CDC Alumni page for information on accessing services after graduation.
