Career fair focused on teaching and other opportunities in education. Open to all majors; 40+ schools/school districts are hiring non-Education majors for teaching jobs. 110+ organizations, including school districts (NC, SC, VA, MD, FL, GA, LA, TX, TN, DC, and NV), charter schools, private schools, nonprofit organizations, professional associations, and graduate programs. Open to UNC Charlotte students/alumni and other job seekers.

Important Information

No pre-registration is required; event is free for job seekers.

Professional attire is recommended.

What to expect at the event: each school will have a table in the Student Activity Center; schools are represented by principals, human resources staff, and other school personnel. Students have the opportunity to spend a few minutes talking with school staff. School staff will want to see your resume and talk about your teaching interests, student teaching experience, and what you’re looking for in a school.

View event information online to see what schools will be in attendance. Identify schools of interest and do some research (you want to know the basics about the school and have enough information to ask thoughtful questions.

Bring 20+ copies of your resume. Cover letters, transcripts, and references aren’t needed.

Dress professionally—see the Attire section for more information.

Prepare 2-3 thoughtful questions to ask (although you may not get a chance to ask all of them).

View the Teacher Job Search Guide with information on resumes, cover letters, events, and interviewing.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Who may attend? Any job seeker may attend this event. The event is targeted at current college students interest in education.
• Do I need to register or RSVP? No, candidates do not need to register or RSVP for the fair in order to attend. UNC Charlotte students and alumni have the option to RSVP through Hire-A-Niner. There is no registration or RSVP available for non-UNC Charlotte candidates.
• What is the cost? There is no cost for candidates to attend the event. The University does charge for Visitor Parking on campus, and candidates are responsible for those fees.
• What organizations will be there? The employer list is above. It is updated in real-time as organizations register (and cancel); employers will continue to register until the week of the event.
• What should I bring to the event? Candidates are encouraged to bring multiple copies of a professional resume. Optionally, candidates may bring business cards, a portfolio, and other materials. We will provide a table map to candidates at the event, but details about employers' recruiting needs are all online. There will not be a secured area for candidates to leave backpacks, bags, or briefcases
• How can I get additional help preparing for the event? We have online resources on dressing for success, resume writing, working a career fair, developing a pitch, and interviewing in our Career Guide. UNC Charlotte students and alumni can use the Career Center's services (including individual appointments). Students and alumni from other colleges/universities are encouraged to contact their career center for assistance.
• Where do I park? Candidates who don't have a UNC Charlotte parking pass should park at a Visitor Parking deck/lot on campus (and will need to pay for visitor parking). The closest visitor parking to the event is in the Cone Center and Union Deck. 
• University Address: 9201 University City Blvd.,Charlotte, NC 28223
• Student Union (event location) Address: 8845 Craver Road Charlotte, NC 28223

How do I request special accommodations? The University Career Center is committed to ensuring accessibility to career fairs and events. Event attendees who wish to request special accommodations should contact Brooke Brown (704-687-0789, careerfairs@uncc.edu) and UNC Charlotte's Office of Disability Services (704-687-0040 (tty/v) or accessibility@uncc.edu) at least 7 days prior to the event.