ISE After Hours Corporate Recruiting Fair
ACCESS TALENT. BUILD CONNECTIONS. STRENGTHEN YOUR WORKFORCE.
ISE After Hours Corporate Recruiting Fair
ISE students in Industrial Engineering and Systems Engineering & Design combine engineering, analytics, business, and systems thinking to solve complex organizational and technical challenges. The After Hours Corporate Recruiting Fair gives employers direct access to students preparing for careers in operations research, supply chain, manufacturing, consulting, data analytics, artificial intelligence, healthcare, robotics, process improvement, quality engineering, and more. Whether you are hiring interns, co-op students, or full-time engineers, After Hours helps you connect with highly motivated students from one of the nation’s leading engineering programs.
Why Participate?
After Hours offers a focused recruiting environment where employers can build meaningful connections with students from one of the nation's top engineering programs.
Recruit interns, co-ops and full-time talent
Increase visibility among Illinois engineering students
Build relationships before/after large career fairs
Connect with students across multiple technical disciplines
ISE After Hours
Recruiting Fair
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
DCL Atrium - First Floor
1304 W. Springfield Ave.
Urbana, IL 61801
Registration Required.
Meet Students with In-Demand Skills
ISE students combine engineering, analytics, business insight, and systems thinking to improve how organizations operate, innovate, and scale.
Data & AI
Machine learning, analytics, data-driven decision-making, and decision support.
Supply Chain & Logistics
Planning, transportation, warehousing and operations.
Manufacturing & Quality
Process improvement, production systems and quality engineering.
Consulting & Business Systems
Strategy, operations and organizational improvement.
Human-Centered Design
User-focused systems, product design and service design.
Emerging Technologies
Digital engineering, robotics, automation, autonomous systems and IoT.
Operations Research & Optimization
Modeling, decision support and complex system analysis.
Build Your Future Workforce
Access Talent
Meet students pursuing internships, co-ops, and full-time roles.
Increase Brand Awareness
Strengthen your organization's presence within the Illinois engineering community.
Develop Long-Term Connections
Build relationships that support future recruiting, student engagement, and project opportunities.
Beyond Recruiting
Employers who participate in After Hours often engage more deeply through capstone projects, research collaborations, guest speaking, mentoring, student organizations, and other corporate engagement opportunities.
FAQs
Yes. Advance registration is required and space may be limited. Early registration is encouraged.
What is included with registration?
The registration fee includes a booth (a cocktail table with a tablecloth and a large company sign) for up to four company representatives, signage, marketing and promotional materials, company branding, logo placement on the ISE After Hours website, parking, and refreshments.
What makes After Hours different from a traditional career fair?
After Hours provides a focused environment for employers to connect directly with Industrial Engineering and Systems Engineering & Design students, allowing for more meaningful conversations and relationship-building.
How else can employers engage with ISE?
Employers can engage through capstone projects, research collaborations, guest lectures, mentoring, student organizations, and other corporate engagement opportunities.
Can we bring company materials or giveaways?
Yes. Companies are welcome to bring giveaways or materials that fit on the cocktail table provided. Please do not bring pop-up banners, large displays, or additional booth materials.
Questions?
JULIE MURPHY
Associate Director for Alumni, Corporate & Student Relations
1270-E Digital Computer Lab
1304 W. Springfield Ave.
Urbana, IL 61801
jdg5@illinois.edu
(217) 244-0095