Employers who participate in WIM Education Foundation’s Virtual Career Fair will benefit from the unique opportunity to directly connect with our pool of qualified candidates in manufacturing.
Employer Benefits:
- Connect with qualified, skilled job seekers from around the country.
- Promote the culture and benefits of employment with your company or organization.
- Gain a competitive edge over other companies seeking similar candidates.
- Expand your workforce and champion opportunities in the manufacturing industry by partnering with Women In Manufacturing Education Foundation.
How it Works:
BEFORE
- After registering your organization to participate, you will be given access to login to the Virtual Career Fair platform.
- The new Booth Set-Up Wizard makes customizing your company booth easier than ever. Prompts walk you through the process of adding your logo, images, videos, and job opportunities.
- All booth owners and representatives receive access to training and online resources to help make participation more impactful.
DURING
- Company representatives will connect 1-on-1 with job seekers through text chat or live video.
- With the scheduling feature, your representative will meet with multiple candidates.
- Candidates can instantly apply to open job opportunities during the event.
AFTER
- When the Virtual Career Fair ends, you will have access to the resumes and contact information for all of the candidates who visited your booth.
- You can keep your booth open for 24 hours after the event to catch any job seekers who are unable to attend live.
- Silver and Gold booth levels will receive contact information for all job seekers.
- Reports provide valuable insight for representatives to follow up with candidates.
Employer Testimonial from February 2025:
“WIM Virtual Career Fair was a fantastic experience! We connected with very talented candidates from diverse backgrounds, all eager to innovate and grow. The platform made it seamless to engage in meaningful conversations, and we were impressed by the quality of interactions. A great way to find to talent!”
“This is the first time we have participated in a virtual career fair. It was the best career fair we have been a part of. A lot of great qualified candidates. Even for tough to fill positions like engineering. We are looking forward to the next one.”
Job Seeker Testimonials from February 2025:
“The WIM Virtual Career Fair was a fantastic experience! It provided a unique opportunity to connect with companies I may not have reached out to otherwise and engage directly with their recruiters. I found the environment to be incredibly welcoming, with representatives who were genuinely eager to chat, learn about my background, and explore potential opportunities.”
“The Virtual Career Fair was an incredible experience! I had the opportunity to explore different career paths, connect with industry professionals, and learn about a wide range of opportunities. It was well-organized and valuable for job seekers looking to take the next step in their careers.”
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Booth Packages
GOLD BOOTH
WIM Corporate Member: $2,500 | Non-member: $3,000
- Fully customizable booth
- Four recruiter seats
- Will receive contact information and resumes for all job seekers
- Three complimentary job postings on WIMWorks Career Board
SILVER BOOTH
WIM Corporate Member: $1,500 | Non-member: $2,000
- Fully customizable booth
- Two recruiter seats
- Will receive contact information for all job seekers
- Two complimentary job postings on WIMWorks Career Board
STANDARD BOOTH
WIM Corporate Member: $1,000 | Non-member $1,500
- Fully customizable booth
- One recruiter seat
- Will receive contact information for job seekers that visit your booth
- One complimentary job posting on WIMWorks Career Board
Spotlight Add-On
$500 (Limit 5)
Add-On Representative
$150
Easily add-on an additional representative for your booth for event day.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Interested in being the presenting sponsor for the August 2025 Virtual Career Fair? Contact Alana Lesnansky at [email protected] for more information.
Please Note: To purchase booth space at the corporate member rate, you must be logged in to your WIM member account. If you are logging in for the first time, please follow this link.
WIM Education Foundation’s Virtual Career Fair is held in partnership with
SME is a nonprofit association of professionals, educators and students committed to promoting and supporting the manufacturing industry. SME helps manufacturers innovate, grow and prosper by promoting manufacturing technology, developing a skilled workforce and connecting the manufacturing industry. SME supports manufacturing based on our core belief: Manufacturing is key to economic growth and prosperity.
Supporting partner:
WVA is a nonpartisan organization. We partner with organizations that support the same mission of empowering women and/or veterans. To endure we need strong partnerships with businesses, nonprofits, government, community groups, veteran service organizations, and individuals.