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Your Future: Post-secondary and Career Fair

Career fair · Strathcona County, Alberta · Thursday, October 29, 2026

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Key facts

Date
in 30 days
Time
– MDT
Venue
Strathcona County Agora
401 Festival Lane
Strathcona County, AB
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Format
In person
Registration
To be confirmed
Who it's for
Students, Youth, All job seekers
Employers
26 See the list
Organizer
Elk Island Public Schools

About this event

An exciting opportunity for students in grades 9-12 to explore post-secondary pathways and career options all in one place, connecting with a wide range of representatives from universities, colleges, technical schools, and career-focused organizations.

Summarized from the organizer's page.

Employers attending 26

  • Graham Construction
  • MacEwan University
  • NAIT
  • Government of Alberta - Apprenticeship Alberta
  • Interpipeline
  • NorQuest College
  • Blackstone Industrial
  • International Brotherhood of Boilermakers
  • Edmonton Fire Rescue Services
  • University of Calgary
  • Lethbridge Polytechnic
  • Strathcona County Emergency Services
  • Concordia University of Edmonton
  • Royal Canadian Mounted Police OCC (911)
  • NAIT - Office of Apprenticeship
  • Emergency Health Services Alberta
  • NAIT Landscape Architectural Technology
  • Insulators Local 110
  • Alberta College of Aeronautics
  • Green Certificate Program - Lakeland College
  • Canadian Armed Forces recruiting center detachment Edmonton
  • TEPF The Educational Partnership Foundation
  • Homestead Law
  • MC College
  • CAREERS: The Next Generation
  • European Institute of Esthetics

Getting there

How to prepare

A short plan for this career fair, based on its format, audience and details.

Before the fair

  • Research Graham Construction, MacEwan University and NAIT before you go: what they do, which roles are open and one recent piece of news.
  • Mark the employers on the list that hire for the roles you want. That is your route for the day.
  • Know your co-op or internship dates and your graduation date. Employers will ask.
  • Practise a 30-second introduction: who you are, what you do well and the kind of role you want next.
  • If this is your first job, list school projects, volunteering and sports on your resume. They show reliability and teamwork.
  • Update your resume so the top third shows the roles and skills you want to talk about at this fair.

At the fair

  • Arrive by 5:45 p.m., about 15 minutes before the start, when lines are short and employers are fresh.
  • Open with your 30-second introduction, then ask what the team is hiring for right now.
  • After each conversation, write down the person's name, the role you discussed and what to follow up on.
  • Ask about new-graduate programs, co-op terms and when applications open. Many close months before the start date.

What to bring

  • Printed copies of your resume, more than you expect to need (10 to 20 for a large fair).
  • A copy of your transcript, in case an employer asks for one.
  • A charged phone with your LinkedIn profile or portfolio ready to show.
  • A pen and a small notebook, or notes on your phone, to record names and next steps.

After the fair

  • Send a short thank-you email within 24 hours to each person you spoke with, and mention something from your conversation.
  • Apply online to the roles employers pointed you to, and mention that you met them at the fair.
  • Connect on LinkedIn with a short note reminding them where you met.
  • Check the careers pages of Graham Construction, MacEwan University and NAIT and the other employers you met for roles posted after the fair.

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Frequently asked questions

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When is Your Future: Post-secondary and Career Fair?

Your Future: Post-secondary and Career Fair is on Thursday, October 29, 2026, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. MDT.

Where is Your Future: Post-secondary and Career Fair?

It takes place at Strathcona County Agora, 401 Festival Lane in Strathcona County, Alberta.

Who can attend?

It is aimed at students, youth, and all job seekers.

Which employers are attending?

The organizer lists 26 employers, including Graham Construction, MacEwan University, NAIT, Government of Alberta - Apprenticeship Alberta, Interpipeline, NorQuest College, Blackstone Industrial, International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Edmonton Fire Rescue Services and University of Calgary, and 16 more.

Is it in person or online?

It is an in-person event.

What should I bring?

Our checklist: Printed copies of your resume, more than you expect to need (10 to 20 for a large fair). A copy of your transcript, in case an employer asks for one. A charged phone with your LinkedIn profile or portfolio ready to show. A pen and a small notebook, or notes on your phone, to record names and next steps.

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Cite this listing

Nainly. (2026, September 28). Your Future: Post-secondary and Career Fair, Strathcona County, AB, October 29, 2026. Nainly Career Fairs Directory. https://nainly.com/career-fairs/events/your-future-post-secondary-and-career-fair-strathcona-county-2026-10-29

Where this listing comes from

Source: eips.ca

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