Georgia Association of Colleges & Employers (GACE) upcoming events

2026 GACE Statewide Career Fair (Wednesday, October 21, 2026)

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Join GACE for the largest collaborative career fair in the state of Georgia! Recruit students and alumni from 40+ Georgia institutions and interact with 800+ talented college students and alumni.

Registration Windows

Early Bird Registration
July 1 – August 14

Regular Registration
August 15 – October 14

Late Registration
After October 14

VISIT THE CAREER FAIR WEBSITE

Questions? Contact the Career Fair Committee at careerfair@gace.org.

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Membership is $50 and saves you $100 on registration fees — on top of connecting you with over 40 Georgia institutions.

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GACE Partners Receive More Benefits

Priority booth location
Additional exposure through the Career Fair + program app
Recognition in marketing materials
Mentioned on GACE social media
Extra brunch tickets
Annual GACE conference benefits

*Benefits vary depending on partnership level.

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Member Hosted: Berry College Career Expo - Fall 2026 (Thursday, October 29, 2026)

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Berry College Fall Career Expo happening Thursday, October 29, 2026.

We are excited for you to meet and recruit our students as we will be hosting employers and grad schools from all sectors at this traditional booth style event. Students of all class years and majors will attend to ask questions, offer their resumes, and apply for your opportunities.

Our event will take place on Thursday, October 29th from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm and check in will begin at 9:30 am in our Krannert Building. The event will take place in our Spruill Ballroom. We will be providing coffee and refreshments as well as a light lunch. Please RSVP in Handshake and an invoice with a payment link will be emailed to you.
Why Hire a Berry Student?
We are glad you asked! Berry’s signature LifeWorks Program gives all students the opportunity to log eight semesters of professional experiences. We produce graduates who stand apart by developing proven skills that translate across career settings; instilling an exemplary work ethic; and providing real-world, hands-on experiences. 98% of our students participate in the LifeWorks program.

Having begun at the entry level, our students learn to take pride in even the smallest of tasks, knowing that good work leads to opportunity and that dependability is rewarded. On average, students work a total of 1400 hours over four years. 60% of Berry students graduate with supervisory experience. They’ve managed staffs, conducted reviews and balanced budgets. They’ve learned what motivates others on their teams. And they’ve played significant roles in coordinating projects and seeing them through to success.
We will do our best to accommodate your display needs.

If you have questions or need any assistance, please contact Allison Hattaway, Associate of Employer Engagement & Internships, atahattaway@berry.edu

Member hosted: Middle Georgia State University Aviation Career Fair (Thursday, October 29, 2026)

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Join us on October 29, 2026, from 11 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. on the Eastman campus to meet students in our aviation science and management (concentrations in flight and aviation management), air traffic control operations, and aviation maintenance/structural technology programs. Flight programs include tracks for airplanes and helicopters. Employers can expect to meet up to 250 students in these programs who are preparing to graduate, as well as underclassmen who are beginning to plan for future opportunities. Student attendees will be staggered from 11 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Faculty members incorporate the opportunity into their courses and expectations for students, so you can expect to see 200 or more students at the event. With general registration, you will have one table and lunch for up to 3 attendees.

Check-in & Set-Up: Check-in and set-up for organizations will begin 9:30 a.m. Tables and chairs will be provided for each organization. We recommend that each organization bring a table cover, recruitment materials, and other items for their displays. Due to space limitations, each organization may have 1 table only but can indicate the need for additional floor space in the registration form. If you know that another recruiting group from your company wants to attend and bring multiple people, you may consider having that recruiting group request their own table if you need to ensure that you have additional space. In addition, by requesting their own table, each recruiting group would be promoted to students, which can be beneficial if the opportunities are very different.

Registration Fee: The registration fee of $150 includes 3 representatives and covers lunch and morning refreshments; additional representatives are $20 per person. We ask that registration fees be paid at least 10 business days before the event in order to confirm your participation. If you are unable to pay prior to the event, please send us an email with that information so that we know you are still planning to attend. We are glad to work with you individually to make sure you can attend the event to meet our students.

Sponsorship option: Sponsorship registrations are available for $400 each. Career fair sponsors are included in all digital marketing for the event and sponsor the student break area.
Register here

GACE Drive-In Summit: Professional Development (Thursday, December 10, 2026)

Thu, 10 Dec 2026 14:00:00 GMT

The GACE Drive-In Summit is a professional development and networking event designed to support career services professionals through meaningful discussions, interactive learning, and collaboration with industry and higher education leaders. The summit provides participants with opportunities to explore workforce development trends, discuss strategies for addressing professional burnout, and gain insights into building and strengthening employer relationships.

The event features presentations, interactive breakout sessions, and an employer relations panel with representatives from business, government, and higher education. Participants will engage in peer discussions, share best practices, and develop knowledge and strategies that can be applied to their professional roles.

The summit concludes with a closing session, participant survey, and distribution of certificates of completion recognizing participation in this professional development opportunity. Lunch and networking are also included, providing attendees with an opportunity to connect with colleagues and expand their professional networks.

AGENDA

WELCOME

9-9:15 a.m. - Arrival

9:15-9:20 a.m. - Welcome from the GACE President

BREAK OUTS

9:25-10:30 a.m.: Session 1 – Workforce Development Discussion presented by Justin Haight at Metro Chamber, followed by table discussions

10:30-10:45 a.m. – Break

10:45-11:45 a.m. – Session 2 – Burnout Discussion presented by Hallie Crawford at UGA, interactive component

LUNCH & NETWORKING

11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. – Lunch courtesy of Georgia Tech

PANEL ON EMPLOYER RELATIONS

12:45-1:45 p.m. – Employer Relations Panel moderated by Dr. Stephani Womack

Mindy Sharp-Mette (Cobb EMC)
Monique Jenkins (Team Georgia Careers)
Daffany Fajardo Murphy (Enterprise Mobility)
Sherrie Goodman (Kennesaw State University)
Charles Howard (Clayton State University)
La’Keisha Hughes (Georgia State University, Robinson College of Business)

CLOSING

1:45-2 p.m. – Certificate Distribution and Thank you