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Career Events

Our department regularly hosts events geared towards professional development for our majors and minors. Below are a list of upcoming events hosted by either the department or the university to help you prepare for your professional development.

September 15: University of Tennessee Fall 2025 Business, Hospitality, and Government Job & Internship Fair 

This fair focuses on students/alumni from all majors and degrees who are interested in working in business, hospitality, and/or government industries. Find out more here.

September 17: University of Tennessee Fall 2025 Career Connections Networking Mingle  

This event will be an opportunity for students to meet and network with companies and organizations from various industries. All majors and college are welcome to attend. Find out more here.

September 30: Fall 2025 University of Tennessee Law School Fair

The Law School Fair typically brings in over 45+ schools who are seeking students/alumni who are interested in law school. The Fair is for ALL majors and degree levels interested in attending law school. Find out more here.

September 30: Grad School Prep Month- Graduate School Admissions 101

If you are planning to continue your education after your undergraduate experience, then come learn the basics of the graduate school admission process, including timelines, applications, and other preparation needs.  Find out more here.

Additional Career Event Resources

Find a full list of events offered by Career Services on their website.

Past Events

Miss an event? You can find past Career Workshops and Interviews on our YouTube channel.

Internship Opportunities through Handshake

  • Reading Interventionist City of Miami Beach at City of Miami Beach
  • Firelight Media Artist Programs Internship Program (Fall 2025) at Firelight Media, Inc.
  • English Adjunct Faculty – Reed City HS at Mid Michigan College
  • Water Safety Mentor at All Knox Swim
  • Journalism/Writing Internship (Remote) at Living Full Out, Inc
  • Communications Internships – Summer 2026 (Hybrid) at The Cincinnati Insurance Companies
  • Professional Sales Advisor (Summer 2026) at Hawx Services
  • Worship Leader at Camp Otyokwah
  • Craft Leader at Camp Otyokwah
  • Recreation Leader at Camp Otyokwah
  • Photographer/Videographer at Camp Otyokwah
  • Part-time AP Calculus tutor at ClubGrade LLC DBA Club Z! Online and In-home tutoring serivce
  • World Cup Business Development Internship at ESG Real Estate Laboratory
  • English Teacher at Park County School District #1
  • Copy Strategist at Coalition Technologies
  • RIVA AmeriCorps Community Navigator at RIVA
  • Digital Producer at Coalition Technologies
  • RIVA AmeriCorps Community Navigator at RIVA
  • Digital Producer Training Program at Coalition Technologies
  • Office Assistant at Coalition Technologies

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