2026 Opportunities Fair Information for Registered Representatives
Thank you for registering for the Maryville College Opportunities Fair on Wednesday, March 25, 2025. Please review the following details to prepare for the event and help us create meaningful career, internship, or accredited graduate school opportunities.
Prior to Arrival
- Have your confirmed fair registration document from the Career Center. You will not be granted access without it.
- Review event details and participation guidelines on the Handshake registration page.
- Communication will only be sent to representatives listed in your registration.
- Limit of two representatives per active Handshake registration; additional representatives will not be admitted.
- Only organizations offering meaningful career, internship, or accredited graduate school opportunities opportunities may participate.
- Promoting volunteer opportunities, services, or products is prohibited.
- We reserve the right to deny or cancel registrations that do not meet these requirements.
- Artificial noisemakers or distracting items are not allowed.
- Engage with us on social media before, during, and after the event. Follow the Career Center on LinkedIn and Instagram.
- Event location: Maryville College, Clayton Center for the Arts, 502 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37804.
- Directions are available on our campus map.
- Your table setup includes:
- One six-foot table, unbranded tablecloth, and two chairs.
- Bring branded tablecloths, small promotional items, and up to two vertical retractable banners. Banners must be relevant to the career and internship opportunities that you plan to promote at the event and may not display irrelevant or distracting information.
- Bring a jacket; the venue may be cool with doors open for student access.
- Learn more about Maryville College and the Maryville College Works program.
- To see which organizations are attending, visit our event page.
Upon Arrival
- Park in the Clayton Center for the Arts Parking Lot; no pass or sticker required.
- Check in at the Clayton Center for the Arts Grand Foyer (ground floor plaza entrance).
- A staff member will greet you
- Arrival time: No earlier than 10:15 am EST.
- Event time: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm EST.
- Ensure at least one representative is present at your table during these hours.
- WiFi: MC-Guest network available.
- Electrical outlets will not be available.
During the Event
- Students enter at 10:50 am; event ends at 2:00 pm
- Please do not leave before the event concludes.
- Expect students from all class years, including first-year students.
- First-year students attend to learn about career paths, discover future opportunities, and practice professional communication skills. Please engage with them even if you do not have current opportunities. They are building confidence and exploring options.
- Boxed lunches available for registered representatives only (maximum of two per organization).
- Pick up from the designated break room; enjoy your lunch there or at your table.
- Share your experience on social media and tag Maryville College and the Career Center.
- College staff will take photos and videos during the event.
- Notify Career Center staff if you need assistance.
- Complete the feedback survey provided near the end of the event.
After the Event
- Do not leave behind swag items, printed materials, or collected items.
- We will not distribute materials on your behalf.
- Safe travels, and watch for announcements about future recruiting opportunities at Maryville College.
