Public interest technology career fairs build connections between universities developing civic-minded technologists and employers in industry, government, and civil society. PIT Career Fairs run seasonally with a new round beginning in fall 2025 into spring 2026.
Discover opportunities to connect with young public interest technologists below. This page will be updated as dates, times, and registration links for each Career Fair become available.
Held September 3, 2024 | Charlottesville
Employers had the unique opportunity to engage with students across various majors and class years. Designed to educate students about public interest technology career paths, the program included lightning talks, networking, and hands-on technology demos. The event took place in the luxury suites in Scott Stadium from 5 to 8 p.m.
Employer Contact: David Lapinski
Director of Employer Relations
Held September 24, 2024 | Austin
The School of Information connected employers in the realm of public interest technology with talented iSchool students sought internships and full-time roles in Data Science & Analytics; Library Science, Preservation & Archives, Records Management; UX Research & UX Design; Accessibility; Health & Social Informatics; Human-Centered Data Science; Information Security; and more.
Employer Contact: Rachel Konakci
Assistant Director of Career Development
February 15, 2025 | Pittsburgh
October 18, 2024 | Washington, D.C.
October 1, 2024 | Virtual
The Public Interest Tech Career Fair Series offered both in-person and virtual options, including a destination event in Washington, D.C. Each iteration aimed to connect government agencies and social impact organizations with innovative and savvy graduate students from across disciplines – including data analytics, policy, and social sciences – who are ready to leverage their skills for the public interest.
Employer Contact: Diane Taylor
Senior Associate Director, Reidy Career Center
February 27, 2025 | Columbus
OSU’s PIT Career Fair encouraged the engagement of enthusiastic, purpose-driven candidates dedicated to leveraging their technical skills for social impact and showcased career pathways that exemplify an organization’s dedication to public interest technology and social responsibility. The full-day event started with a breakfast for employers at 9 a.m. and ended with a student networking session at 4 p.m.
Employer Contact: Michael Pires
Business Operations Manager, The Battelle Center
February 2025 | Virtual
The second Law & PIT Multi-institution Career Fair sought to connect PIT employers and legal students through informational sessions, mock interviews, active recruitment, and informational interviews. Through the career fair, employers explored and showcased what public interest technology work looks like for legal professionals. Co-hosted with UPenn, Villanova, and Drexel.
Employer Contact: Laura Bingham
Executive Director, Institute for Law, Innovation & Technology
March 20, 2025 | San José
The PIT Career Resource Fair connected PIT employers with students from San José State, CSU Monterey Bay, CSU East Bay, and San Francisco State University. Panel discussions, workshops, and networking activities addressed the PIT sector’s emerging trends and career development. The day facilitated meaningful interactions between students exploring career paths and employers seeking top talent.
Employer Contact: Bobbi Makani
Executive Director of the Career Center
March 28, 2025 | Williamsburg, Virginia
The in-person fair took place on W&M’s campus to maximize student attendance. W&M is in Williamsburg, Virginia, equidistant between Richmond and Virginia Beach, a centralized location easy for regional employers to reach.
Employer Contact: Stan Inman
Director, Employer Development & Engagement