Career & Majors Fair 2026

NMC's Career & Majors Fair 2026 will be held on Friday, April 10, 2026 at NMC's Great Lakes Campus in partnership with Northwest Michigan Works and Networks Northwest.

The annual event is free and open to the public.

save the date: april 10, 2026

nmc's great lakes campus, 715 E. front street, Traverse City
1–5 p.m.

NMC’s 20th annual Career & Majors Fair is returning to the Great Lakes Campus! For 2026 we'll gain offer the NMC Career & Majors Fair where employers sit side-by-side with faculty from our academic majors to showcase how NMC pathways can lead to employment opportunities in our region. This year’s fair, as in the past, attracts current NMC students and community members looking for careers, as well as prospective NMC students and those still deciding on their career path.

 

 Employer registration and sponsorship opportunities will begin in January 2026!

thank you to our 2025 Event Sponsors:

For Job Seekers

View list of past positions by industry & employer here.

A successful career fair experience takes planning and preparation. NMC students were encouraged to attend our prep workshops to have the best experience at the fair. Here's a peek at past workshops:

What's Your Type?: A Skills Workshop For Undecided Students

Thursday, Feb. 27 at noon in Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center Rm. 123

Identify your personality type to help explore soft skills & career paths that may be a good fit for you. Students are expected to complete a Myers Briggs Assessment before the event. Lunch provided. RSVP required.

Resume & Branding Workshop

Monday, March 3 at 1 p.m. in Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center Rm. 123

NMC's Employment Readiness Specialist, Lisa Baldyga, will help students update resumes and gain unique ideas for being a memorable candidate with employers. Lunch provided. RSVP & current resume submission recommended.

Speed Prepping Workshop

Tuesday, March 4 at 5:30 p.m. in the Osterlin Building

This fast-paced workshop will help students gain tips for success from experts, covering everything from how to dress, to being confident at the fair, to how to follow up with employers after the fair. Food & prizes!

Find additional resources below to prep for the fair!

Prepare For The Career Fair

 

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Was the fair in a new location in 2025? What about 2026?

    • Yes! The 2025 Career Fair expanded in many ways, including to a new location at the Park Place Hotel & Conference Center in downtown Traverse City. For 2026 our Career & Majors Fair will return to the Great Lakes Campus at NMC.

    • What else made the 2025 fair different?

      • The fair showcased NMC program pathways while also continuing to offer regional employment opportunities.
      • This not only gave current NMC students and community members opportunities looking for careers, but also prospective NMC students and those still deciding on their career path.
      • This year's event featured more employers then previous years!

    • should I come even if I'm not actively looking for a job/ to go back to school?

      • Yes! The fair is a great way to practice your professional communication skills, to see what jobs are available in your field, and to explore other career paths that are out there. It is not every day you can meet a business owner or HR rep in person, so we encourage you to network!
      • Headshots were offered again this year for free to participants by Karuna Photo.

      • HOW DO I KNOW WHO WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE?

        • We keep an up-to-date list of employers that are attending on our website so you can plan in advance.

      • WHAT DO I NEED TO PREPARE/ BRING?

        • Dress the part, whatever that looks like in your field. When in doubt, dress more professionally than you think is needed.
        • Bring copies of your resume, pen & paper to the event with you.
        • Think about important questions you want to ask about the companies you plan to talk to and having a list ready.

        • I'm nervous! will anyone be there to help me?

          • We totally understand! NMC staff greet you at the event and can talk you through navigating the event. 
          • Academic & Career Advisors are also available to talk through your concerns or guide you before you jump into the event.
          • Our partners at Networks Northwest & MI Works are on hand to help with reviewing or printing resumes.
          • Veterans in attendance have a separate space dedicated to their unique needs and learning more about community resources.
          • NMC students have workshops available on campus ahead of the event to assist in advance planning to bring your best self to the Fair!

        2025 Participating Employers & POSITIONS

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