Career Services

Minnesota Education Job Fair


When: Monday, April 6, 2009
             10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. - Employer booth area
             10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.- Interview area
Where: Minneapolis Convention Center, Exhibit Hall, Lower Level
Who: Must be alumni of a Minnesota College or University or a senior to be
          licensed by September of 2009 or be a December 2009 graduate.

You must be registered in DragonCareers and registered for this Fair to attend!
Participating Employers 2008 – Employers continue to register until the Fair so check back often to research the Districts attending and their job openings.

Students/Alumni – Click above link and select "Students and Alumni"

Employers – Click above link and select "District Information"

192 districts using 207 booths
104 have interview booths
13 districts making one hour presentations
(You will get this list when you arrive)

The following will be updated Fall 2008

Candidate Directions 2008 (PDF File)

Registration Form 2008 (Note: Alumni/Seniors – You do not need to complete this form if you come to Career Services in CMU 114 to register for the Fair)

  • Fair registration ends at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8, 2008. Seniors and Alumni can register for this fair at Career Services in the Union, CMU 114, or by U.S. mail. If you register by mail, please print the Registration Form 2008 from the link above and mail it with your check for $15 made payable to MSU Moorhead.  You must be licensed to teach by Fall (August/September) of 2008 to qualify to attend or be a Fall 2008 graduate.
  • On- site registration option – If you miss the Tuesday, April 8th registration deadline, you will have to register at the MSUM table on Fair day and pay the $30 on-site registration fee. Please bring evidence you are an alumni or senior (Dragon ID card or transcript) for on-site registration.
  • Maps:
  • Prepare for the Education Fair Workshops
    • Tuesday, March 31, 2009 from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.  CMU 208
    • Thursday, April 2, 2009 from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. CMU 208
  • Walk-In Wednesdays – To prepare for MN Education Job Fair, bring your resume or cover letter for a quick review by a Career Services Specialist. No appointment necessary—first come/first-served basis, 15 minute limit on
    March 25and April 1    , 2009 from 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.  in the CMU 114.
  • Interviewing Skills Workshops for Teaching Candidates Thursday, March 26, 2009   5:00 – 6:00 p.m. in CMU 208
  • Tips to Increase Your Effectiveness at the Education Fair (PDF File) You may wish to print the above document for your reference.
  • Be sure to make advance arrangements with your cooperating teacher if you are student teaching at the time of this Fair. Offer to make up the day and express your appreciation for being allowed the day off to participate in the Fair.
  • This Fair is open to education candidates who are registered via our web-based system, DragonCareers. The Fair registration fee is $15 (non-refundable). If you register at the door on Fair day, you will be asked to provide evidence that you are a senior or alumni of MSU Moorhead and pay the late registration fee of $30.
    All registration fees are sent to the organization that sponsors this Fair.

    Prescheduled interviews may be possible if you see "Will be interviewing onsite" below a district's contact information (see "Participating Employers 2008" above).

    You will receive the floor plan of the employer booths, student lounge and interview rooms when you arrive at the Fair. Come to the MSU Moorhead table.