Career Services

Career Fairs and Events

Spring 2026 Events

UW-Whitewater Career Services hosts events to help students launch successful careers, including career fairs, resume review dates, career fair preparation sessions, and more. These events provide opportunities to connect with employers and develop skills for the transition from college to the workforce. 

All UW-Whitewater students on the Whitewater and Rock County campuses as well as UW-Whitewater alumni are encouraged to attend and take advantage of our events. Check out our upcoming events calendar below to find opportunities to help you achieve your career goals. If you would like to see past events from this semester, click on the past events tab. 

Employers host many information sessions and professional development opportunities virtually as well.  Visit the Events tab in Handshake to see all of these events.

Are you an employer? Click here to view event information for employers.


Spring Warhawk Internship & Career Fair

Spring Warhawk Internship & Career Fair: Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Time: 11:00am - 3:30pm
Location: Williams Center Fieldhouse

Looking for an internship or a full-time job after graduation? Be sure to attend the Spring Warhawk Internship & Career Fair to meet with over 120 employers about their opportunities. To view additional information, including a list of attending organizations for each date, check Handshake.

Internships 101

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Location: Hyland Hall 1302

Time: 4:00-5:00pm

Learn about internships and kickstart your search by creating an action plan!  We'll talk about the benefits of an internship, why it's so important to get one, how to find one, helpful strategies & resources, recruitment timelines, and tips when applying. This event is open to all students.  View more information on the event page in Handshake

Resume Cafe at Rock County

Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026
Time: 10am-3pm
Location:  Allen Hall Atrium - Rock County Campus

Stop by our in-person Resume Café event for a quick FREE resume review in preparation for the Spring Warhawk Internship & Career Fair hosted by Career Services! There is no preregistration for this event, just stop by with your resume! For more information, visit the event page in Handshake.

Resume Cafe Spring 2026

Monday, February 9, 2026

Locations & Times: Noted below

    -  Laurentide Hall Lobby, 12-4pm

Stop by our in-person Resume Café event for a quick FREE resume review in preparation for the Spring Warhawk Internship & Career Fair hosted by Career Services! There is no preregistration for this event, just stop by with your resume! Click the links above to register on Handshake and receive reminders for a specific date/location.

Resume Cafe Spring 2026

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Locations & Times: Noted below

    -  Heide Hall 3rd Floor, 12-4pm
  

Stop by our in-person Resume Café event for a quick FREE resume review in preparation for the Spring Warhawk Internship & Career Fair hosted by Career Services! There is no preregistration for this event, just stop by with your resume! Click the links above to register on Handshake and receive reminders for a specific date/location.

Resume Cafe Spring 2026

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Locations & Times: Noted below

    -  Upham Hall Lobby, 12-3pm

    Winther Hall Lobby, 1-4pm

Stop by our in-person Resume Café event for a quick FREE resume review in preparation for the Spring Warhawk Internship & Career Fair hosted by Career Services! There is no preregistration for this event, just stop by with your resume! Click the links above to register on Handshake and receive reminders for a specific date/location.

Career Fair Pregame & Mocktail Night

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Time: 4:30-7:00PM
Location: University Center Room 275

Career Services staff members and employer partners will host a variety of resource stations to help you prepare for the upcoming Warhawk Internship & Career Fair. Free non-alcoholic "mocktails", light appetizers, and professional photos will be available. Find the full event description and register on Handshake to receive a reminder!

Resume Cafe Spring 2026

Thursday, February 12, 2026

Locations & Times: Noted below

    -  Center of the Arts Atrium, 12-4pm
    -  Winther Hall Lobby, 1-4pm

    -  Jitters at Wells East, 8-10pm

Stop by our in-person Resume Café event for a quick FREE resume review in preparation for the Spring Warhawk Internship & Career Fair hosted by Career Services! There is no preregistration for this event, just stop by with your resume! Click the links above to register on Handshake and receive reminders for a specific date/location.

Resume Cafe Spring 2026

Monday, February 16, 2026

Locations & Times: Noted below

    -  Hyland Hall Atrium, 12-4pm
    -  Heide Hall 3rd Floor, 12-4pm

    -  Winther Hall Lobby, 1-4pm

Stop by our in-person Resume Café event for a quick FREE resume review in preparation for the Spring Warhawk Internship & Career Fair hosted by Career Services! There is no preregistration for this event, just stop by with your resume! Click the links above to register on Handshake and receive reminders for a specific date/location.

Career Fair Prep Arts & Comm Edition

Monday, February 16, 2026

Location: Heide Hall Room 314

Time: 4:30-5:30pm

Get Career Fair-Ready: College of Arts & Communication Edition
Discover employers hiring creative communicators at the Spring Warhawk Internship and Career Fair and ways to make a strong first impression! This event is open to all students.  View more information on the event page in Handshake

Resume Cafe Spring 2026

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Locations & Times: Noted below

    -  Andersen Library, 11am-3pm
    -  Hyland Hall Atrium, 12-4pm

    -  Winther Hall Lobby, 1-4pm

Stop by our in-person Resume Café event for a quick FREE resume review in preparation for the Spring Warhawk Internship & Career Fair hosted by Career Services! There is no preregistration for this event, just stop by with your resume! Click the links above to register on Handshake and receive reminders for a specific date/location.

Resume Cafe Spring 2026

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Locations & Times: Noted below

    -  Winther Hall Lobby, 1-4pm

Stop by our in-person Resume Café event for a quick FREE resume review. There is no preregistration for this event, just stop by with your resume! Click the links above to register on Handshake and receive reminders for a specific date/location.

Resume Cafe Spring 2026

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Locations & Times: Noted below

    -  Winther Hall Lobby, 1-4pm

Stop by our in-person Resume Café event for a quick FREE resume review. There is no preregistration for this event, just stop by with your resume! Click the links above to register on Handshake and receive reminders for a specific date/location.

Do You Have a Question About our Events?

  • Check Handshake for more information about these events.
  • If you have additional questions or are in need of accommodations to attend an event, email career@uww.edu or call 262-472-1471.
  • If you would like help preparing for a career fair or other event, Career Services offers appointments and drop-in hours for any questions you might have. Please note that we do not offer same-day appointments.

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