Employers

We use Handshake to centralize all job postings, recruitment events, and corporate communications. To recruit at Michigan Tech, your organization must maintain an active Employer Account. This single platform manages career fairs, information sessions, and campus-wide event promotions.

Michigan Tech belongs to the global Handshake network, allowing you to cross-post open positions to multiple institutions simultaneously. Publishing your openings through this portal ensures all students retain equitable access to your career paths. First-time users should review our foundational platform documentation before posting.

 

Post a Job

The University-wide Career Fair fills the Student Development Complex every fall and spring. This event brings more than 1,200 recruiters to campus, drawing 4,000 students looking to solve tomorrow's complex challenges. While most departments participate in this central fair, specific units like the College of Forest Resources and Environmental Science and the College of Business host independent, targeted recruiting events throughout the academic year.

MTU Fall 2026 Career Fair will be Tuesday, September 29, 12 noon–5 p.m., in the Student Development Complex.

Register for Career Fair

Additional Career Fair Opportunities

Day Before All-Majors Career Fair

Employers can maximize their time on campus by joining specialized events held on the day preceding the main fair. The registration process automatically provides a comprehensive list of these high-visibility engagement options.

Registration Review

Because we want your team to thrive, our Career Services staff personally reviews every single registration that comes through our system. With so many fields to navigate—including class years, job types, work authorization parameters, and specific majors—it is incredibly easy to accidentally skip a field or leave a section blank. If we notice something that seems to be missing or could use a bit more detail, don’t be surprised if our team reaches out to you directly to clarify or update your registration.

On Campus Interviews

Career Services has interview rooms available for you to have private conversations with our students. Facilities for virtual meetings can also be made available. If you plan to do on-campus interviews, contact us at career@mtu.edu, and we will help you reserve a room and set up a schedule. If you are interviewing our students virtually, remind them that we have spaces available for them.

We also host Interview Day on the day after Career Fair. With your Career Fair registration, you will be able to request an interview space on campus to interview the Huskies you met at the fair in person.

Bring your physical products, raw materials, and industrial trade show displays directly to campus. Held outdoors throughout September, this active demonstration format shows Huskies exactly what your company makes and how your teams operate. Following these outdoor sessions, employers review student resumes and build brand recognition directly inside the Career Services Learning Center. Mid-summer registration guarantees your space.

Maximize student interaction by joining an existing, organized campus event. Organizations may also build custom corporate presentations or virtual information sessions through Handshake. On-campus venue sourcing requires up to one week of lead time, particularly during high-traffic weeks surrounding major fairs. Secure corporate catering directly through Michigan Tech Dining Services at least two weeks before your arrival.

 

The Registrar maintains the official academic calendar. Recruiters tracking broader campus initiatives and local activities can view the public events calendar.

Our instructional staff conducts career readiness presentations throughout each academic term. Pre-fair sessions focus exclusively on interview preparation, while post-fair workshops cover networking and corporate professionalism. Experienced industry partners can contact our team to serve as guest speakers or propose new professional development topics.

We provide private, professional offices designed to reduce student anxiety and facilitate quiet conversation. These resources remain available for both in-person and virtual interviews. Request your workspace by emailing your precise date, requested room count, and representative names. Space remains highly limited during peak weeks.

To request a space please email us at career@mtu.edu and be sure to include the following information:

• Date / Time
• Number of rooms
• Names of people coming

Please visit our Michigan Tech Visitor/Pay-by-Use Parking page for information about where to park during your visit.

Note: During extremely busy times around Career Fair, we have limited room available.  Additionally, Interview Rooms for the day after Career Fair are requested through the Career Fair registration itself. 

Michigan Tech does not distribute static resume books. We prioritize real-world interaction, tracking student attendance digitally during live campus events to ensure organic, data-driven professional connections. Sponsored student projects offer additional avenues for direct digital networking.

Academic faculty hold absolute authority over individual classroom schedules. Employers seeking access to technical lectures must build authentic, long-term relationships with professors to align corporate presentations directly with course learning objectives. For broader institutional promotion, companies should leverage dedicated platforms like Career Fest and the University-wide Career Fair.

We promote corporate opportunities and brand placement through targeted digital advertising displays. Employers can purchase these promotional structures during Career Fair registration or when scheduling individual campus events. Our advertising packages leverage active followings across major social platforms.

Organizations can expand their recruiting footprint by tagging @mtucareer in corporate posts and stories. Utilizing official hashtags like #mtuJobs and #MTUCareerFair increases visibility among the student body. Paid multi-platform campaigns remain available during fair registration.

More than 200 Registered Student Organizations operate on campus. Employers can collaborate directly with relevant technical chapters or sponsor their specific academic activities.

Many students complete professional internships during the summer term. Organizations do not require external university approval to hire interns, and students face no academic registration requirements for these roles. We survey participants at the conclusion of their employment to document their real-world experiences.

 

Note: Non-US citizens may require additional paperwork or documentation that the Co-op program provides.

Co-op positions require a minimum commitment of one full academic semester, functioning as a formalized partnership among the student, employer, and university. Students earn active academic credit through a concurrent online course monitored by our staff.

What Your Company Needs to Do:

• Maintain start and end dates that coincide within a window of time at the start and end of our academic calendar 
• Sign a Cooperative Education Agreement form provided by the student 
• The supervisor will need to conduct two reviews per semester, the student will provide the form and set up the meeting 

Suggestions for the Best Experience for the Student and Your Company

• Assign a mentor, who is not the supervisor, that the student will meet with on a regular basis 
• Have the students work on daily tasks and major projects 
• Set up opportunities for socialization with co-workers and other students 
• Have your students wrap up their experiences with a presentation 
• Conduct an exit interview

Co-op Requirements

Undergraduate Students

• Minimum cumulative GPA 2.0
• Must be in good academic and conduct standing
• Must receive permission from their academic advisor
• Must have completed at least one semester at Michigan Tech

Graduate Students

• Minimum cumulative GPA 3.0
• Must be in good academic and conduct standing
• Must receive permission from their academic or graduate advisor
• Must have completed at least one semester at Michigan Tech

International Students: additional United States governmental requirements apply

• Must have completed two full time semesters in residence at Michigan Tech
• Must not have completed all degree requirements prior to co-op semesters
• Must obtain a Social Security Number from the Secretary of State Office
• Must have work authorization (CPT)

Joining the Career Services Partner Program gets you extra insights about recruiting trends on our campus and shows your support for Huskies.

• Partner Program Benefits
• Current Partners

Maximize your brand’s visibility and connect with Michigan Tech talent through these high-impact sponsorship opportunities. Each package is designed to integrate your company into the student experience throughout the Career Fair season.

We use Handshake as our exclusive communication pipeline. Students maintain active profiles and specific career preferences inside this platform, which coordinates all job postings, interview schedules, and event updates.

When you register for an event, the "Registrant" will receive an email from Handshake that includes a link to an invoice. The invoice includes a link that says "Pay Here" in the bottom left corner. This link can be used to pay the invoice via credit card directly online.

If this doesn't work for you, please review the How to Pay for a Registration article.

To ensure that the communications from Career Services that are generated by Handshake get delivered to you, please review the How can I ensure deliverability article. Communication about future events, invoices, and details about your current events will be sent from Handshake.

As a member of the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), We recommend following the NACE guidelines for job offers.

We ask that you provide realistic deadlines to students and follow up by the dates that you promise during the interview process.

Engage students directly by sponsoring hands-on learning experiences through Senior Design and/or the Enterprise Program. You become the client and students work on your project for two academic semesters.

We adhere to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Job Offer Guidelines and Principles for Ethical Professional Practice.