Career Center

Career Expo 2020 / Education Career Fair 2020 Student Information

Thank you to all the employers, students, alumni, faculty, and staff who participated in this years Career Expo/Education Career Fair. Be sure to mark your calendars for next year's event!

Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Noon – 3:30 pm
Springfield EXPO Center
635 E. St. Louis Street
Springfield, MO
See map and directions to Springfield Expo Center.
See list of employers planning to attend the career fair.

Employers: Please visit the Career Expo page for employer and recruiter information.
Students: More details will be posted closer to the date.

Career Expo 2019 and Education Career Fair 2019 take place the same day, time, and location. Recruiters from business, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, public and private school systems, and graduate schools are invited to attend this major hiring event. Employers from a variety of industries will be recruiting for internships and full-time positions.

Students of all majors and all class levels from Missouri State University, Drury University, Evangel University, Southwest Baptist University, and College of the Ozarks are encouraged to attend this all-inclusive career fair.

Shuttle service

  • Continuous-looping shuttle service is provided from campus locations to the Expo Center between 11:30 a.m. and 3:45 p.m., with stops at Bear Park South, Carrington Hall, Plaster Student Union, the Jordan Valley Car Park, and the front door of the Expo Center.
  • Students may also take the Kentwood shuttle and walk across the street.

Parking options

  • Lot 39 is open parking with any university parking permit. It is located south of Kentwood Hall; enter the lot from Walnut St.
  • Parking is available in the Jordan Valley Car Park at 815 E. St. Louis St. (just east of the Expo Center). The cost is $5 (cash only).
  • Some parking may be available across the street in the University Plaza Convention Center parking lot.
  • Other options may be available near the Expo Center.

Professional headshots from Photographic Services

For individuals who would like to have a professional photograph for their LinkedIn profiles, photographers will be available during the event to take professional headshots. These can be purchased for $5 through Photographic Services.

Career Expo-Education Career Fair Preparation Workshop