Public Impact Fair: Student Resources
The Public Impact Fair: Careers and Resources will be held in person on Monday, September 8, 2025 from 1pm to 6pm (EST) in Honors Hall of John Martinson Honors College and runs adjacent to Industrial Roundtable. The fair is open to all majors at Purdue University who desire to make a positive public impact in advocacy, administration, or service positions. This fair brings together government, non-profit, and industry employers to offer internships and careers in a variety of local, state, and federal government fields. It also provides information on resources to make the aspiration of working in places such as Washington D.C. a reality.
To attend the fair as a student, please create a myCCO account and indicate that you will be attending on this page.
Please contact Kaytianne Gellenbeck (kegellen@purdue.edu), JMHC Event and Programming Manager, with any questions.
Recap of Last Year's Public Impact Fair
2025 Public Impact Fair - Event Details
Date/Time: Monday, September 8, 2025, 1-6 p.m.
Location: 1101 Third Street, West Lafayette, IN 47906 (Room: Honors Hall, HCRN 1066)
What to Wear: People typically wear business casual to business professional attire to the fair, but don't let what you're wearing stop you from attending the event!
Access the Purdue Career Closet here.
Student Testimonial
Listen in as one student gives three tips for a success fair visit.
What are Employers Saying About the Public Impact Fair?
“Purdue’s Public Impact Fair was exceptional and perfect for the State Department as it was tailored to students interested in careers that are meaningful and that make a difference!”
-Rob Neus, Recruitment Advisor, U.S. Department of State