Career Fair

The Durham School Career Fair

Lyle Hays talking to students at the career fair

Schedule Details

Location

All events will be held at the Scott Conference Center on the University of Nebraska at Omaha campus: 6450 Pine St. in Omaha.

Schedule

Main Career Fair Event

October 5 – October 7, 2026

There will be tables for 100 employers in the Engineering and Construction industries

Internship Presentations & Welcome Reception

October 5, 2026
4:30 – 8:00 PM

A reception for industry, students, faculty, and Alumni to kick off the Durham School Career Fair and welcome all participants, concurrent with the internship presentations.

The Durham School Career Fair

October 6, 2026
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Meet and recruit Architectural Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, and Civil Engineering students. Our students are eager to meet employers and explore internship & full-time opportunities. All students are welcome to attend, however the fair is specifically for those in the building industry.

Next-Day Interviews

October 7, 2026
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Host next-day interviews with potential candidates that you meet at the career fair! Priority will be given to non-local employers. Local employers are encouraged to host interviews off-site after October 8.

Employer Information

Registration Cost

Registration is $650 and includes:

  • Entry for one 5x2 skirted career fair booth, bringing no more than 4 representatives
  • Lunch at Scott Café (dining hall) for representatives
  • Access to student resume books prior to the fair
  • Ability to participate in the internship presentations, welcome reception, career fair, and (for non-local employers) next-day interviews

Nearby Hotels

The Courtyard Marriott Hotel in Aksarben Village
402–951–4300
Reserve by phone at "The UNO Rate" for a discounted rate.

Hampton Inn Omaha Midtown-Aksarben Area
402–933–5510
Reserve by phone at "The UNO Rate" for a discounted rate.

Booth Information

  • Ship booth materials to arrive no earlier than the Monday before the fair. We can arrange return shipping by UPS, USPS, and FedEx. Please provide a return shipping label.
  • Shipping address:
    • Scott Conference Center
      ATTN: Carol Potter
      Durham Fair—October 3
      6450 Pine Street
      Omaha, NE 68106

Resumé books

  • Information will be emailed to the employer registrant two weeks before the fair

Day-of Information

  • Employer check-in starts at 8:00 AM
  • Park in Lot 9 or 14 across Pine Street from the Scott Conference Center

Durham School Career Fair Contacts