Albers Career Center Events

The Albers Career Center serves as a bridge and connector between students, employers, alumni, and organizations. We host multiple events a year to bring these groups together for meaningful connections and career development.

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Upcoming Events

The following are the upcoming Albers Career Center signature events for Fall 2026. A description of all our signature events can be found by scrolling below. For the most up-to-date information for all events happening during the year such as employer events, check your email and the Events section in Handshake.

CPT Information Session - September 15

Tuesday, September 15, 2026
12:30-1:30pm, Virtual via Zoom

Albers International Students - if you are planning to intern in the coming academic year or sometime during your degree, join us for this important info session to learn about the requirements and process for getting a CPT work authorization.

Check your email a week before the event for the Zoom link.

Questions? Contact acc@seattleu.edu.

Albers Mentor Fair - October 2

Friday, October 2, 2026
Student Orientation: 5-6pm (Pigott Auditorium)
Mentor Fair: 6-8pm (Pigott Building)

Join us for the kick-off event for the 2026-2027 Albers Mentor Programs (Albers Mentor Program, Accounting Mentor Program, MBA SEM Mentor Program). This event gives you the unique opportunity to meet and mingle with some of the mentors before submitting your mentor preferences. You will also have the opportunity to explore the program details and learn how to get involved. This is a don't miss event! Food and beverages provided.

Learn more about the Albers Mentor Programs.

Albers Connections Crawl - October 6

Tuesday, October 6, 2026
5-6pm, PACCAR Atrium, Pigott Building

Your roadmap to resources, clubs, and opportunities.

This event will introduce you to the resources in Albers to help with academic/career planning, campus engagement, experiential learning opportunities, internship and job searches, community building, and much more in a fun rotational style event. Earn prizes and Albers swag and get a professional photo taken for your LinkedIn profile.

The event will also help you get prepared for the upcoming Business & Engineering Career Fair the following week.

Stations will include:

Albers clubs and organizations
Albers Career Center
Albers Undergrad and Grad Advising
Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center
Albers Faculty
Albers Wardrobe (professional clothes closet free to students in need)
LinkedIn professional headshot photos

Beverages and fall treats provided.
Open to undergrad and grad students.

More information coming soon.

Business & Engineering Career Fair - October 13

Tuesday, October 13, 2026
10:30am-1:30pm, Campion Ballroom

Join us for the annual Business & Engineering Career Fair. Employers and organizations will be in attendance to engage with students about job and internship opportunities focused on business and engineering.

Students learn more and register in Handshake.
Employers interested in attending should reach out to Joana Borges for more info at jborges@seattleu.edu.

Kestra Medical Technologies Company Trek - October 21

Wednesday, October 21, 2026
1:30-4:30pm, Kestra Medical Technologies headquarters

Unique opportunity to see the medical device company firsthand and engage with leadership and alumni. Kestra is based in Bellevue and specializes in wearable devices that help treat sudden cardiac arrest. The focus of the visit will be on ethical and legal issues in product development and marketing in the biomedical industry.

Co-sponsored by the Center for Business Ethics and the Albers Career Center.

Application information will be sent in late September.

Industry Insights Panel - November 12

Thursday, November 12, 2026
5-6:30pm, Sinegal Building Room 200

A panel of experts from a TBD industry will provide insights about trends, career opportunities and impacts of AI in the industry. Students will also get the chance to meet and mingle with the panelists after the discussion. Snacks provided.

Industry focus and panelists information coming soon.

Albers Career Center Signature Events

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Networking Events

The Albers Career Center hosts 2 major networking events per year: The Albers Career Night (for undergraduates) and the Albers Grad Career Connections (for graduate students). Both help students make important career connections with alumni, mentors and employers. Students can practice their networking skills and build relationships with professionals who can provide guidance for their career planning. Other various industry networking events happen throughout the year as well in partnership with departments or clubs.

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Career Fairs

The Albers Career Center partners with the SU Career Engagement Office to host 2 career fairs a year: The Business & Engineering Career Fair in fall quarter and the Career & Internship Fair in winter quarter. Both Fairs allow students to connect directly with employers and recruiters and learn about job and internship opportunities. Check Handshake for more Career Fair details.

Career Fairs in Handshake

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Employer Events

Employers and students have the opportunity to engage in multiple ways including company information sessions (virtual or in-person), company tours, on-campus interviews, or presentations at Albers club meetings. Employers please let us know how we can help you plan the optimal recruiting strategies for your hiring needs.

Contact for Employer Support

Company Treks

Company Treks offer students a unique opportunity to go off-campus and get a "behind the scenes" look at what it's like to work in various corporate environments and experience company cultures firsthand. Students get to participate in a company tour, learn from various speakers and employee panels about career paths and job opportunities, and mingle with SU alumni and company representatives to build their network. 2-3 Company Treks occur every quarter.

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Career Development Workshops

Various seminars, panels, and workshops are provided throughout the year on career topics such as job search strategies, recruiting tips, internships, resumes, salary negotiations and industry insights. Presenters are often recruiters, employers and alumni.

Recorded Webinars & Workshops