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Fall Job & Internship Fair (Information For Employers)

Spring Job & Internship Fair 2025

   Thursday, February 13, 2025
   10:30am - 2:00pm
   Varies
   Renaissance Coliseum

Open to employers looking to fill full-time professional positions for our soon-to-be grads and/or internship positions. This fair also attracts a large variety of majors and is comparable to the Fall Job & Internship Fair, though later in the school year. This is an all-majors fair.

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Fall Job & Internship Fair 2025

   Tentatively Thursday, September 25, 2025
   TBD
   Varies
   Renaissance Coliseum

Open to employers looking to fill full-time professional positions for our soon-to-be grads and/or internship positions. This is typically the largest career fair of the year and attracts the largest variety of majors. This is an all-majors fair.

Registration will Open Early Summer

Registration Fees

Standard Registration - $450

Standard Registration fee is $450. Fee includes up to 3 recruiters/representatives at the fair. Additional representatives can be added for a fee of $50 each and can be added in the Additional Items section of the registration process. Refunds are not available after January 3, 2025. Invoices will be sent upon approval of your registration.

Registration required by Friday, January 31, 2025.

Non-Profit and Governmental Agencies Registration - $200

30 spots will be available for non-profit organizations with 501(c)(3) status or governmental agencies. This special rate is $200 and the organization is limited to 3 representatives at the fair. Additional representatives can be added for a fee of $50 each and can be added in the Additional Items section of the registration process. Refunds are not available after January 3, 2025. Invoices will be sent upon approval of your registration. Registration required by Friday, January 31, 2025.

Posting a Job for the Fair

Registering organizations are highly encouraged to share available internship, co-op, and full-time job announcements in order to assist students prior to the event. All employers are strongly encouraged to post job opportunities in Bradley netWORK in advance of the event, maximizing exposure of your organization and available position(s).

Special Accommodations

If you need special accommodation(s) to attend this event, contact the Smith Career Center at careers@bradley.edu or call (309) 677-2510. Please allow sufficient time to arrange for the accommodation.

Night Before the Fair

Join the Smith Career Center staff and fellow recruiters for an evening of networking, appetizers and beverages at Night Before the Fair Networking Event. Details will be sent to registered employers.

Shipping Information

Materials from your organization can be shipped to the Smith Career Center in advance of fair. For details and shipping instructions, please call the Smith Career Center at (309) 677-2510.

Shipping Instructions BEFORE the Fair

Send job fair materials, displays, etc., so they arrive by Noon, one day prior to the fair, to:

Bradley University
1308 W. Bradley Avenue
Attn: [event name], [event location/building]
Peoria, IL 61625

Please do not have items delivered to the Smith Career Center!

Shipping Instructions AFTER the Fair

To ship your items after the Fair, please follow these steps:
  1. Complete all of your shipping forms in advance (we do not provide forms).
  2. Attach the completed shipping forms to ALL items being shipped.
  3. CALL your shipping provider with these details:
    4. Items may be picked up the day after the fair Items will be picked up from:
    MacMillan Hall
    1308 W. Bradley Ave.
    Peoria, IL 61625
    309-677-2642

After the Job Fair, leave items to be shipped with the Smith Career Center staff member stationed to the left of Coat Check in the Owens Atrium (Main Street entrance).

Parking

  • Parking instructions and a map will be sent to all registrants.
  • Free parking will be available in Bradley's Main Street Parking Deck, located on the corner of Main St. and Maplewood Ave. Bradley's Renaissance Coliseum is conveniently located right across the street from the parking deck.
  • To enter the Coliseum, employers can use the entrance on Maplewood or the entrance on Main Street. Look for the employer entrance signs to guide you.
  • If you would like assistance with boxes or display items, students will be available to carry in items at both entrances until the start of the fair.