The 34th Annual CareerFest is a two-day event! For the first time, CareerFest will be held on two separate days.

  • In-Person: Friday, February 10, 2023 at Moraine Valley Community College (9000 College Pkwy, Palos Hills, IL 60465) in the Southwest Suburbs of Chicago
  • Virtual: Friday, February 17, 2023 via the Handshake platform. Employers and hiring organizations will be able to host virtual booths, hold 1-1 sessions, and interviews.

Both events will include students and recent graduates of 19 small, private liberal arts colleges within Illinois.  Combined, the 19 Illinois institutions enroll over 56,000 students in bachelor and master degree programs. Most of these students and recent graduates are seeking internships, and full-time positions in business, government, healthcare, manufacturing, non-profits, science, and social services.

In this uncertain and ever-changing economy finding great candidates is still important.  This year’s CareerFest gives you the chance to connect with students from 19 small, private liberal arts colleges seeking internships and full-time positions.  What sets our students apart is that their education includes not only a particular subject matter (though many of our students have more than one major) but also their exposure to all of the Career Readiness skills that are so critical in the workforce.

  • Career & Self-Development
  • Communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • Equity & Inclusion
  • Leadership
  • Professionalism
  • Teamwork
  • Technology

Hosted by the College Career Consortium of Illinois, CareerFest will provide you access to some of the best & brightest students across the state of Illinois all at one convenient location.  Join us in our 34th year of offering opportunities for students and employers to connect.

  • In-Person: Friday, February 10, 2023 at Moraine Valley Community College (9000 College Pkwy, Palos Hills, IL 60465) in the Southwest Suburbs of Chicago
  • Virtual: Friday, February 17, 2023 using the Handshake platform. Employers and hiring organizations will be able to host virtual booths, hold 1-1 sessions, and interviews.

Employer Registration: To register, visit joinhandshake.com.

Nineteen colleges will be represented at Career Fest. Click here for a full listing of colleges.

Registration Instructions

Registration Cost

  • For-Profit Organization: $450
  • Non-Profit Organizations: $300
  • Government Agencies: $300

Payment

Payment is due upon invoicing; payment can be made via credit card or check per invoice instructions.

Cancellation & Refund

Cancellations must be made in writing via email to Cristina Ricano or Lisa Slater before February 3, 2023 at 5 p.m. CST. Employers who notify us prior to February 5 will receive a refund. Cancellations received after February 3 will not receive a refund.

If you have any questions, please contact Cristina Ricano or Lisa Slater

Please allow up to one to three business days for response.

Thank you for choosing to recruit students and alumni from the College Career Consortium of Illinois (CCCIllinois) formerly Illinois Small College Placement Association (ISCPA) – 19 small private colleges with GREAT TALENT.