Government & Nonprofit Career Fair
The Government & Nonprofit Career Fair, hosted by the University of Minnesota’s College of Liberal Arts, is the premier recruitment event connecting government and nonprofit agencies with a diverse pool of talented students and alumni from over 20 participating colleges and universities.
Date and Location:
Friday, October 23, 2026
11 AM - 3 PM
Coffman Memorial Union, Great Hall
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, East Bank
300 Washington Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455
Directions to Coffman Memorial Union
Registration Information
Government & Nonprofit Employers
Due to high levels of interest from agencies, registration information will be sent out by invitation only. If you have questions about being added to the invitation list, please contact [email protected].
Graduate schools and programs are not allowed to attend this event as exhibitors.
Students & Alumni
This career fair is open to students and alumni from participating colleges and universities. Registration in Handshake is encouraged, but not required.
Participating colleges and universities:
- University of Minnesota - all colleges and system campuses
- Bemidji State University
- Bethel University
- Carleton College
- College of Saint Benedict & Saint John's University
- Concordia University, St. Paul
- Gustavus Adolphus College
- Hamline University
- Macalester College
- Metro State University
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
- Southwest Minnesota State University
- St. Catherine University
- St. Cloud State University
- St. Olaf College
- The College of St. Scholastica
- University of Northwestern, St. Paul
- University of St. Thomas
Parking
East River Road Garage, 385 E River Parkway, Minneapolis, MN 55455
For parking rates and directions, learn more here!
Alternative parking if East River Road Garage is full:
- Art Museum Garage (Weisman), 333 East River Parkway, Minneapolis, MN 55455
- Washington Ave Parking Ramp, 501 SE Washington Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55455
Taking the Metro Transit Green Line?
For students in the Twin Cities Metro area - it's very easy to get to Coffman Memorial Union! Take Metro Transit's Green Line and debark at the East Bank station. After exiting, walk 2 blocks to the west, and you'll see Coffman Memorial Union on the south side of Washington Avenue. For more information about the Green Line, visit Metro Transit!
Questions
Contact CLA Career Services by emailing [email protected]