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JMU Career and Internship Fair (JMU CIF) – Fall 2026
(formerly known as University Career Fair)
Dates: September 29 & 30
Time: 12 to 4 p.m. each day
Location: Atlantic Union Bank Center
This career fair is open to all JMU students across all majors and class years, as over 100 employers from multiple industries are coming to campus to recruit JMU talent from all academic programs for different jobs, internships, and career opportunities.
Registering for both days of the JMU Career and Internship Fair in Handshake is important, as the roster of employers for each day of the fair is totally different. Being registered allows employers to see your profile and resume to potentially connect even ahead of the career fair's dates.
JMU CIF Day 1 Registration
JMU CIF Day 2 Registration
How to Prepare:
Registration is highly encouraged, but not mandatory. If you don't have a chance to register beforehand, you are still welcome to attend!
Prepare for the Fair with events like:
Who's Recruiting for Your Career Community?
Career Communities are a grouping of related industry and job function areas. Go here to learn more about our Career Communities and which one's are related to your career path!
Below are the Career Communities Guide for both days of the JMU Career and Internship Fair. This handy guide will help you track which employers are recruiting for what industries. We will have printed copies of these available at the fair.
Day 1 (9/29)
Appalachian Conservation Corps
Bon Secours Volunteer Ministry
DEA - U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
Fairfax County Police Department
The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company
Virginia Association of Broadcasters
Day 2 (9/30)
James Madison University Human Resources
Day 1 (9/29)
Appalachian Conservation Corps
Arlington County Police Department
Bon Secours Volunteer Ministry
Chesterfield County Police Department
DEA - U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
Fairfax County Police Department
Montgomery County Police Department
Region Ten Community Services Board
The New England Center for Children
The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company
U.S. Army Healthcare Department
VIA Centers for Neurodevelopment
Day 2 (9/30)
Arlington County Police Department
Intercept Health Youth Services
James Madison University Human Resources
Liberty Point Behavioral Healthcare, LLC
SpringHealth Behavioral Health & Integrated Care
U.S. Army Healthcare Department
Day 1 (9/29)
DEA - U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
Fairfax County Police Department
HII - Newport News Shipbuilding Division
Management Services Corporation
Naval Systems Management Activity (NSMA)
Nolan Transportation Group (NTG)
S.B. Ballard Construction Company
Virginia Association of Broadcasters
Virginia Department of Transportation
Day 2 (9/30)
ABC Supply InteriorsFederal Reserve Bank of Richmond
James Madison University Human Resources
Northwestern Mutual - Virginia
Richmond National Insurance Company
Virginia Department of Transportation
Day 1 (9/29)
Bon Secours Volunteer Ministry
DEA - U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
Fairfax County Police Department
U.S. Army Healthcare Department
Day 2 (9/30)
Intercept Health Youth Services
James Madison University Human Resources
Liberty Point Behavioral Healthcare, LLC
SpringHealth Behavioral Health & Integrated Care
Day 1 (9/29)
DEA - U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
Department of State Diplomatic Security Service
HII - Newport News Shipbuilding Division
Nolan Transportation Group (NTG)
S.B. Ballard Construction Company
Day 2 (9/30)
Day 1 (9/29)
Appalachian Conservation Corps
Arlington County Police Department
Bon Secours Volunteer Ministry
Chesterfield County Police Department
DEA - U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
Department of State Diplomatic Security Service
Fairfax County Police Department
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority
Montgomery County Police Department
Naval Systems Management Activity (NSMA)
Prince William County Police Department
Day 2 (9/30)
Arlington County Police Department
Intercept Health Youth Services
James Madison University Human Resources
Loudoun County Sheriff's Office
Richmond National Insurance Company
Supreme Court of the United States Police
Day 1 (9/29)
Appalachian Conservation Corps
Bon Secours Volunteer Ministry
DEA - U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
Fairfax County Police Department
National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO)
S.B. Ballard Construction Company
U.S. Army Healthcare Department
Day 2 (9/30)
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
James Madison University Human Resources
Day 1 (9/29)
DEA - U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
HII - Newport News Shipbuilding Division
Nolan Transportation Group (NTG)
The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company
Virginia Association of Broadcasters
Day 2 (9/30)
Day 1 (9/29)
Appalachian Conservation Corps
DEA - U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
Fairfax County Police Department
Management Services Corporation
Nolan Transportation Group (NTG)
Day 2 - (9/30)
Career Fair Resources and Guides
View our #CareerReadyDukes resources below and learn more about tips, advice, reminders, as well as important skills for career fairs or any career-related occasions.
