Penn State Altoona Career Services invites you to participate in our in-person Penn State Altoona Fall 2025 Engineering Career Days on Wednesday and Thursday, October 15–16, at Penn State Altoona, 3000 Juniata Gap Road, Altoona, PA 16601.
This event is for Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology, Rail Transportation Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering students looking for internships and employment opportunities. This event will provide you with the best way to reach the most Penn State Altoona students.
New This Year
We're excited to offer employers the opportunity to recruit for internships and positions across a wider range of majors within their organization. In addition to your primary focus area, you can now promote other available roles company-wide. We’ll advertise these additional opportunities to our broader student body and extend Career Fair access to students from relevant majors, increasing your reach and helping you connect with more qualified candidates.
Fall 2025 Events
This year’s events include the following:
Engineering Networking Reception
Wednesday, October 15, from 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Employer check-in begins at 5:30 p.m. in the Fireside Lounge of the Slep Student Center.
The Engineering Networking Reception is a drop-in professional networking event that gives recruiters an opportunity to meet and mingle with engineering students the evening before the Engineering Career Fair.
Please note: Due to space limitations, employers are asked to refrain from bringing display boards or large materials to the Networking Reception. Business cards are welcome and encouraged.
The event will feature light refreshments, finger foods, and plenty of opportunities for meaningful conversations in a relaxed setting.
Engineering Career Fair
Thursday, October 16, with new expanded hours by request: 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Employer check-in and set-up will begin at 10:30 a.m. in the Auxiliary Gym of the Adler Athletic Complex.
Students from our Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, and Rail Transportation Engineering programs, as well as first- and second-year students pursuing a wide range of engineering majors, will attend this event. Depending on other job opportunities posted, students in other majors may also attend.
Engineering Facility Tours
- Thursday, October 16, at 3:00 p.m.—Tour of the Penn State Altoona Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology and Mechanical Engineering Labs
- Thursday, October 16, at 5:00 p.m.—Tour of the Penn State Altoona Devorris Downtown Center Rail Transportation Engineering Labs with faculty Jubair Ahmad Musazay
Corporate Sponsorships
Back by Popular Demand!
We are thrilled to announce that we had great success last year with corporate sponsorships as a way for employers to enhance their brand visibility by sponsoring various Career Fair events. It’s a great way to get your company’s name and logo in front of the students and enhance the experience for all in attendance.
New this year is an opportunity to impress your company’s name upon our students year-round, with an opportunity to have your logo placed in our Career Services offices for a one-time sponsorship fee. Please review the opportunities below:
Engineering Career Days Corporate Sponsorships
One Company-sponsored Catered Dinner in Port-Sky Café (October 16 evening) - $2000
Stand Out. Connect. Recruit. We’re offering a unique opportunity for one employer to sponsor an exclusive, catered dinner during our upcoming Career Fair. This event allows you to engage with a targeted group of fifteen to twenty high-potential students in a relaxed, meaningful setting.
- Gain direct access to students interested in your industry or organization
- Share your company’s mission, culture, and opportunities through a brief presentation
- Build authentic relationships over a delicious meal—no booths, no noise, just real conversation. Continue the conversations that began at the networking reception and career fair.
- Position your organization as a top-tier employer that invests in personal connections and leave a lasting impression.
One Hospitality Suite with Employer Lunch - $1500
A comfortable, private space overlooking the event floor.
The suite offers the following:
- A buffet lunch provided for recruiters
- A relaxing space to regroup between conversations
- A bird’s-eye view of the Career Fair
Whether you're looking to network with industry colleagues, recharge, or strategize your next hire, the Hospitality Suite offers the perfect blend of comfort and connection. And this year, due to the extended fair hours, we're offering a buffet luncheon.
Refreshment Table on the Career Fair floor - $750
Keep your brand front and center and support students and recruiters alike. This high-traffic area will offer coffee, water, and light snacks to attendees throughout the event.
Networking Reception - $1000
Start the recruiting conversations at the Networking Reception, where students and employers can connect in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Early access to top talent and a chance to have meaningful conversations over refreshments and finger foods.
One Photo Booth for Professional Headshots - $700
This opportunity is open to all campus students, faculty, and staff to update their headshots and will be located prominently at the entrance to the Adler facility.
Volunteer T-Shirts
Worn by all students and staff volunteers during the Career Fair. We’re offering two levels of sponsorship.
- Primary Sponsor (Exclusive) - $500
Your logo featured prominently on the back of the volunteer shirts - Supporting Sponsors (Limited availability) - $200
Your smaller logo included on the back of the volunteer shirts
Year-Round Sponsorship Opportunities
Career Closet Sponsor a Suit - $200 each
Through our Career Closet, students can access professional attire at no cost, ensuring that no one is held back from opportunities due to financial barriers. We’re offering employers the chance to sponsor a suit and make a direct, personal impact. Your company name will be featured on a plaque on display in the Career Closet.
Employer Showcase in the Career Services Office - $500 each
Framed 12"x12" poster featuring your logo or ad hung in the lobby of the Career Services Office. You provide us with the digital file, and we'll do the rest.
Please email Penny Harding at [email protected] to reserve your sponsorship.