To help members identify promising young talent, FPSA is collaborating with universities to help connect students with potential employers.

As part of this initiative, we have identified a number of programs with strong departments in engineering and food science and are highlighting Career Fair events on their campuses. Members are encouraged to add these dates to their recruitment plans and sign up directly with the university to participate in their spring hiring events. As these events are filled on a first-come, first-served basis, interested members should sign up sooner rather than later.

Spring 2023 Career Fairs

February 6 – Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

This targeted Career Fair is a professional event that brings prospective employees and recruiting companies together with a focus on Industrial Engineers.  Past events have a proven track record of success that translates into reduced recruitment time and better candidates for your company.

February 21 – Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR

Food Science & Technology programs produce top talent students in: Food Science, Fermentation, and Enology. The annual Food Science and Technology Career Fair hosts an array of food industry employers looking for outstanding students to fill full-time, part-time and seasonal internships and positions.

February 21 – Missouri S&T, Rolla, MO

Don't miss this chance to introduce your full-time, co-op, & summer internship opportunities to Missouri S&T students & alumni from:

• Engineering
• Computers & Technology
• Business & Communications

April 5 – Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL

Join students from one of the strongest food science programs in the mid-west at this food-focused Career Fair. IIT’s unique programs provide foundational instruction in food science and nutrition with contemporary practical training in topics pertinent to the food, manufacturing, pharma/biotech, and agricultural industries, including operations management, computation and data analytics, regulatory compliance, and design thinking.