Teacher Career Fair Details: Northern Kentucky University, Greater Cincinnati Region

Education students and graduates:

You are invited to attend the Southwest Ohio/Northern Kentucky (SONK) Education Career Fair!

This event is a collaboration between several area universities and is a large event with 100+ employers. Registered employers represent many Ohio and Northern Kentucky school districts, plus organizations from many other states.

Teaching, school psychology, school social work, and school counseling opportunities!
SONK flyer

Southwest Ohio/Northern Kentucky Education Career Fair

April 8, 2025, 9 am-4:00 pm ET
- 9 am: Candidate Check-in
- 9:15-9:30 am - Candidate Orientation
- 9:30-11:30 am - Networking Session
- Lunch items available for purchase
- 12:20-4 pm - Interviews (as scheduled during Networking Session)
Location: Xavier University's Cintas Center (free parking in C-2 lot) - click here for directions
View the event details and employers in Handshake.
Students/Candidates must attend the morning Networking Session to schedule afternoon interviews. Students/Candidates do not need to attend the entire afternoon of interviews, only their scheduled appointments.
The Southwest Ohio/Northern Kentucky Education Career Fair is a collaborative event presented by NKU, University of Cincinnati, Wright State University, Mount St. Joseph University, Wilmington College, and Xavier University.
For more details, review FAQs, Tips, and other helpful resources below!

Prepare for the Education Career Fair

Review the list of registered organizations prior to the fair and research those of interest.
Have your resume reviewed at Career Services prior to the event by emailing it to resumehelp@nku.edu.
Dress professionally (suit is best, but business casual is acceptable - avoid jeans, t-shirts, caps, athletic shoes, etc.). If you have a tight budget, see Professional Clothing Resources.
Bring copies of your resume; portfolio is optional
Candidate FAQs (PDF)
Tip Sheet (PDF)
Review the AAEE Job Search Handbook for Educators (distributed at Student Teacher meetings or available at Career Services)
Sample job search materials for teacher candidates are available at http://careerservices.nku.edu/students/teachercandidates.html
Also watch for extra advice: Career Fair Success video and The Elevator Pitch video

After the Education Career Fair

Interested in an employer but you missed them at the career fair? Here are some sample materials to help you get in contact with them.

Sample Cover Emails to Send to Employers:
- Sample Email 1 (Teaching Philosophy and School Mission)
- Sample Email 2 (Refers to COVID-19)
- Cover Letters Guide (General)

Why attend the Southwest Ohio/Northern Kentucky Education Career Fair:

Teacher and school counselor positions.
A way for schools and districts to meet large numbers of students and vice versa.
A chance for students to network with school and district personnel by presenting themselves professionally and handing out their resumes.
Opportunity for representatives to talk about their schools and districts.
A great way for students to ask questions about careers and job opportunities.
Employers and candidates conduct brief in-person interviews on-site!
All graduating students and graduates should consider attending!

Additional Education Career Fairs

Additional Career Fairs for Teachers

The American Association for Employment in Education (AAEE) compiles member job fair listings and lists them for recruiter and candidate convenience.

Various 2025 Dates by Region - Click here for details
Hosted by the American Association for Employment in Education (AAEE)

Teacher Career Fair Details