Event Information for Students

Spring 2024 Career Fair

Date: Thursday, March 28, 2024
Location: Valencia College West Campus - Special Events Center (Building 8)
Time: 10 am - 2 pm

Sponsors

Gold
Taylor Morrison Home Funding
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Silver
Brooks Building Solutions
Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin
Interplan
Toho Water Authority
Bronze
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Rosen JCC Early Childhood Learning Center
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Registered Employers

  • Addition Financial Credit Union
  • Brooks Building Solutions
  • Buckeye International, Inc.
  • Camp Boggy Creek
  • CED
  • Central Florida Zoo
  • Charles Perry Partners, Inc.
  • Childcare Careers
  • Cintas Corporation
  • City of Orlando
  • City Roofing and Remodeling
  • D.R. Horton
  • Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
  • Duke Energy
  • Employers 4 Change
  • Evermore Orlando Resort
  • Fastenal Company
  • Florida Department of Transportation
  • Full Sail University
  • Grove Scientific & Engineering
  • Interplan
  • IREM Central Florida
  • Kaseya
  • Lake County Schools
  • Leonardo DRS
  • Melbourne Police Department
  • New Beginnings High School
  • Orange County Corrections
  • Orlando Police Department
  • Osceola County Corrections Department
  • Paylocity
  • Preferred Materials, Inc.
  • Reunion Resort & Golf Club
  • Rosen Hotels & Resorts
  • Rosen JCC Early Childhood Learning Center
  • Siemens Energy
  • Taylor Morrison Home Funding
  • The Reserves Network
  • The Villages
  • Toho Water Authority
  • Travelers
  • Trinity Logistics
  • UCP of Central Florida
  • Valencia College
  • Walgreens
  • Walt Disney World Casting Services
  • Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin
  • Westgate Resorts
  • YMCA of Central Florida

Frequently Asked Questions

In Person Fairs

What should I bring to the fair?
Bring your Valencia ID card or know your VID number and multiple copies of your resumes.

Is there a dress code?
Yes, business casual is recommended.

Jeans, shorts, tank tops, sweats, flip flops, and sneakers are not allowed. Please be aware, if you come to the fair inappropriately dressed, you may be turned away. Employers expect you to be dressed appropriately, and your appearance matters.

Do I need to register to attend the fair?
Registration is optional but recommended. Attendees will be asked to check-in with staff upon arrival to receive a nametag and list of employers.

Can I attend if I take classes at another campus?
Yes, this event is open to all students college-wide, as well as alumni.

What kinds of organizations participate in the fair?
Representatives from a wide variety of industries attend the fair- Business, Information Technology, Engineering, Hospitality, Public Safety, Health, Media and Communications, Early Childhood Education, etc.

Virtual Fairs

Do I need to register to attend the fair?
Yes! You are required to register on Navigator to participate the virtual fair.  When you click the attend button, you will be asked to complete your video chat profile and upload your resume, which will be shown to employers. 

Is there a dress code?
Even though you're meeting employers remotely, students are still expected to dress professionally. Employers want your very best first impression, which includes appearance.

What should I "bring" to the fair?
Have your resume on hand, just in case employers ask you something specific about your experience. Additionally, have a pen and paper for note taking. You may talk with several companies during the fair and want to remember specific information for each employer.

What organizations will be participating in the fair?
Representatives from a wide variety of industries attend the fair - Business, Information Technology, Engineering, Hospitality, Public Safety, Health, Media and Communications, Early Childhood Education, etc. Log in to Navigator to see the full list of employers.

I've never attended a virtual job fair.  How does it work?
Many of the tips you've seen for in-person fairs still apply.  However, interacting with someone over video is different than face-to-face and requires you to prepare in another way.  We highly encourage you to attend the Job Fair Preparation Workshops.  In addition to participating in those, please check out these resources below: