Career Expo

Eastern Oregon Career Expo

April 2, 2025

Sponsored by WorkSource Oregon and in partnership with the Eastern Oregon Workforce Board and EOU’s Career Services, the EO Career Expo takes place the first Wednesday in April hosted on the EOU Campus in La Grande.

Employer Registration Opens on January 15, 2025

This regionally focused event provides a venue for local and regional employers to connect with student and community job seekers looking for part-time, seasonal, and career-track positions.

Job Fair

Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Gilbert Event Center

Employers highlight job openings from seasonal, part-time, and career-track positions along with sharing valuable information about occupations found within their respective industries.

Job Search Clinics

Time: 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Location: Across the EOU Campus

A variety of job-search topics delivered in a round-table discussion format focusing on networking, interview prep, hiring process trends, and more.

Student Employment

Connecting Experiential Learning through Work-Based Learning Opportunities

Work-Based Learning is Valuable! Students engaging in internships and meaningful employment have an opportunity to apply subject matter knowledge and skill development learned in their courses. Expo employers are ready to discuss how their internships, part-time, and/or seasonal employment positions provide work-based learning and assist students in career exploration.

Career-Track Employment

Connecting Upcoming EOU Graduates and Part-Time Students with Employers

Expo employers are ready to network and showcase their career-focused positions and highlight the benefits of working within their industry.

This event is made possible through a partnership between WorkSource Oregon, the Eastern Oregon Workforce Board, and the Eastern Oregon University’s Career Services Department.

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Alumni, Community Members & Students

Before the Expo:

On-campus:

  • Visit this site frequently to view newly registered employers
  • Investigate employers you are considering.
  • Prepare/update your general resume’.
  • Practice your elevator speech and questions
  • Dress to Impress!

Online:

  • Visit this site frequently to view newly registered employers
  • Investigate employers you are considering contacting.
  • Prepare/update your general resume’.
  • Request a 15 minute visit via ZOOM
  • Practice your elevator speech and questions

During the Expo

On-campus:

  • Focus on Networking: Make contacts for now and later.Record all contact names, titles, and contact information.Plan to spend hours; plan to have quality conversations

Online:

  • Keep it short, focused, and authentic
  • Share why you chose to contact their company
  • Be specific on the type of employment you are seeking
  • Discuss specific job posting or positions of interest

After the Expo:

On-campus:

  • Follow-up with employers.
  • Explore company profiles and job postings.
  • Customize your resume’ for each job posting.
  • Apply!

Online:

  • Follow-up with a ‘thank you’ message.
  • Review their company profile and job postings.
  • Customize your resume’ for each job posting
  • Apply!

Event Information & Amenities

Parking Passes:

  • Parking passes will not be required during the expo, If you plan to be on campus before or after the expo, please make plans to purchase a parking pass. Parking is available in spaces marked visitor or in general parking.  Please do not park in any space marked “reserved” or ADA-restricted without the proper pass.
  • There is unrestricted free parking in the Community Stadium Lot (football field lot).
  • Passes are available from the Student Financial Services office (Inlow 101) or from the parking kiosk in front of Loso Hall.  The kiosk currently accepts cash only.

Navigating Campus:

  • Reference the EOU campus map for the event’s main hub, the EOU Field House and other buildings for workshop locations..
  • Look for “EOU Event” signage around campus.

Dining:

  • Complimentary tea, water, and coffee will be available.
  • The Mountie Cafe and Mac’s Grill are both located in the Hoke Student Union building, offering meals, snacks and drinks for purchase.