Employer-Student Engagement

We would love to have you on our campus or virtually. Lots of great ways to do so!

College Specific Events

  • Thanks to those who joined us for our filled up first ever Mechanical Engineering Networking & Recruiting Event set for Wed. Jan. 28, 2026. Looking at the feedback to see if we can offer it up (or something similar) in Fall 2026.
  • Mock Interviews (free to participate in) virtually (in-person) on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026. Thanks to all those who signed up to help our juniors & seniors! Dates for next academic year are: 11/6/2026 and 4/2/2027
  • Speaking Engagements (free to participate in) virtually or in-person (fall and/or spring)
  • Information Tables or Sessions (free to participate in) typically in person but can be virtual (fall and/or spring)


Career Center: SPRING 2026 Job Fair dates have almost come and gone. Thanks to those who participated! Employers can view career fair information at careerfairs.charlotte.edu and reach the Career Fairs team by emailing careerfairs@charlotte.edu NEW DATES coming soon!

  • STEM Job Fair, Feb. 5, 2026
  • Spring Career & Internship Fair, Feb. 13
  • Part-Time Job Fair, March 4
  • Employer Connection Dinner, March 24

Have another idea for student engagement?
Please reach out to me

Ms. Linda A. Thurman

Director of Student Professional Development and Employer Relations,
Student Professional Development Advisor and Co-op Director

William States Lee College of Engineering, Office of the Dean
Office: Smith Building, 228f​ & EPIC 1242-most Fridays
Email: lthurman@charlotte.edu
Direct: 704-687-5024