The 34th Annual CareerFest is taking place in February 2023.  We will be hosting two events; one in-person and one virtual career fair.

  • 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.

If you are a student seeking full-time opportunities or internships, plan to participate in CareerFest.  You will have a chance to connect with employers in a variety of career fields including business, government, and non-profits who value the skills and experiences unique to students from small, private liberal arts colleges.

Be ready to showcase your 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 employers in and close by to the state of Illinois all at one convenient location.  Join us in our 34th year of offering opportunities for students and employers to connect.

The 34th Annual CareerFest is planned for February 2023.  We will be hosting two events; one in-person and one virtual career fair.

  • 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 an online platform. Employers and hiring organizations will be able to host virtual booths, hold 1-1 sessions, and interviews.

To register, visit joinhandshake.com.

Student Registration Instructions     

Students from Handshake Schools:

  • Sign into your Handshake account
  • Under Events/Career Fairs, search and register for CareerFest 2023 (CCCI-College Career Consortium of IL)
  • Review all employers and opportunities

Students from non-Handshake Schools:

  • Access the fair through Handshake’s Open Network: www.joinhandshake.com
  • Search for your institution and complete your free profile
  • You will have access to jobs, internships, and public career events.
  • Under Events/Career Fairs, search and register for CareerFest 2023 (CCCI-College Career Consortium of IL)
  • Review all employers and opportunities

There is no cost for students or alumni to register for Career Fest.

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Only registered students and alumni from the College Career Consortium of Illinois member institutions are able to attend Career Fest.