Virtual Career Fair - February 2026
Virtual
Event Details
Employers who participate in WiM Education Foundation's Virtual Career Fair will benefit from the unique opportunity to directly connect with our pool of qualified candidates in manufacturing.
Employer Benefits:
- Connect with qualified, skilled job seekers from around the country.
- Promote the culture and benefits of employment with your company or organization.
- Gain a competitive edge over other companies seeking similar candidates.
- Expand your workforce and champion opportunities in the manufacturing industry by partnering with Women in Manufacturing Education Foundation.
How it Works:
BEFORE
- After registering your organization to participate, you will be given access to login to the Virtual Career Fair platform.
- The new Booth Set-Up Wizard makes customizing your company booth easier than ever. Prompts walk you through the process of adding your logo, images, videos, and job opportunities.
- All booth owners and representatives receive access to training and online resources to help make participation more impactful.
DURING
- Company representatives will connect 1-on-1 with job seekers through text chat or live video.
- With the scheduling feature, your representative will meet with multiple candidates.
- Candidates can instantly apply to open job opportunities during the event.
AFTER
- When the Virtual Career Fair ends, you will have access to the resumes and contact information for all of the candidates who visited your booth.
- You can keep your booth open for 24 hours after the event to catch any job seekers who are unable to attend live.
- Silver and Gold booth levels will receive contact information for all job seekers.
- Reports provide valuable insight for representatives to follow up with candidates.
Employer Testimonial from August 2025:
Job Seeker Testimonials from August 2025:
“The Virtual Career Fair was a great opportunity to connect directly with industry professionals and learn about open positions. The event was well-organized, easy to navigate, and provided valuable exposure to a wide range of companies. I truly appreciated the chance to ask questions, share my background, and make meaningful connections. Overall, it was a positive and rewarding experience”
"The Virtual Career Fair was a valuable experience that gave me the opportunity to connect directly with recruiters in a convenient and accessible way. I appreciated how easy it was to navigate the platform, explore different employer booths, and engage in meaningful conversations about internships and career opportunities. The variety of companies present provided strong exposure to different industries, and the one-on-one chats allowed for personalized interactions that felt similar to in-person networking. ."
Statistics from August 2025:
For More Information:
Booth Packages
GOLD BOOTH
WiM Corporate Member: $2,500 | Non-member: $3,000
• Fully customizable booth
• Four recruiter seats
• Will receive contact information and resumes for all job seekers
• Three complimentary job postings on WiMWorks Career Board
SILVER BOOTH
WiM Corporate Member: $1,500 | Non-member: $2,000
• Fully customizable booth
• Two recruiter seats
• Will receive contact information for all job seekers
• Two complimentary job postings on WiMWorks Career Board
STANDARD BOOTH
WiM Corporate Member: $1,000 | Non-member $1,500
• Fully customizable booth
• One recruiter seat
• Will receive contact information for job seekers that visit your booth
• One complimentary job posting on WiMWorks Career Board
Spotlight Add-On
$500 (Limit 5)
Stand out. Be seen. Make connections.
The Spotlight Add-On is a 15-minute dedicated networking lounge for job seekers. Your company’s lounge link will be broadcast directly to attendees, inviting them to connect with your team and explore career possibilities. Kick off your session with a brief (2–3 minute) video or live introduction to showcase your company culture, values, and opportunities.
This exclusive opportunity is your company’s moment to shine during the career fair!
Add-On Representative
$150
Easily add-on an additional representative for your booth for event day.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Interested in being the presenting sponsor for the February 2026 Virtual Career Fair? Contact Alana Lesnansky at alesnansky@womeninmfg.org for more information.
Please Note: To purchase booth space at the corporate member rate, you must be logged in to your WiM member account. If you are logging in for the first time, please follow this link.
WiM Education Foundation's Virtual Career Fair is held in partnership with
SME is a nonprofit association of professionals, educators and students committed to promoting and supporting the manufacturing industry. SME helps manufacturers innovate, grow and prosper by promoting manufacturing technology, developing a skilled workforce and connecting the manufacturing industry. SME supports manufacturing based on our core belief: Manufacturing is key to economic growth and prosperity.
Supporting partner:
WVA is a nonpartisan organization. We partner with organizations that support the same mission of empowering women and/or veterans. To endure we need strong partnerships with businesses, nonprofits, government, community groups, veteran service organizations, and individuals.