2027 CAPPA Career Fair

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📅 February 24, 2027 | 📍 CAPPA Building, UTA Campus | 601 W. Nedderman Drive, Arlington, TX 76019
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Event Overview

The UTA College of Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs (CAPPA) is proud to host the Spring 2027 Career Fair on Wednesday, February 24, 2027 — a full-day, in-person event connecting students with top employers in architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, urban design, planning, and public administration.

The Career Fair reflects the ongoing partnership between CAPPA and our professional colleagues. We encourage all students to take advantage of this opportunity to engage with firms, non-profits, and municipalities shaping the future of our disciplines. The Career Fair is hosted by CAPPA AIAS and other CAPPA Student Organizations.

Career Fair Schedule

February 24, 2027, CAPPA Building

 

Career Fair Expo

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Meet employers at their tables, network, and connect with classmates and alumni. Attend the firm Pecha Kucha and participate in interviews. All interviews will take place in the CAPPA building.

Student Interviews
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Registered students can interview with participating firms. Sign-up will take place in January-February 2027.

Firm Pecha Kucha
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Participating firms will deliver a rapid-fire Pecha Kucha or 20x20 presentation, offering insights about their practice and workplace culture.

Register Now

Students participating in the fair will have the opportunity to share digital resumes and portfolios with all registered firms—ensuring visibility before, during, and after the event. All students are strongly encouraged to register for the Career Fair using Handshake, which will make your profile available to all firms. Student portfolios will also be made available to firms in advance of the Career Fair. 

Steps to Take

  1. Register for the CAPPA 2027 Career Fair on Handshake.
  2. Create your UTA Handshake Profile and include your resume and cover letter.
  3. Upload your PDF Portfolio to Microsoft Forms: CAPPA Career Fair Portfolio Submission Form.
    • Format: PDF, max 20MB
    • Filename: Lastname.Firstname.PDF
    • Portfolios will be shared privately with registered employers.
  4. Attend the Career Fair Workshops and events sponsored by CAPPA Student Organizations.
    • Get feedback on your resume, portfolio, interview skills, Handshake profile, and more
  5. Review participating employers on Handshake and sign-up for interviews.
    • Sign-up will open in January-February 2027. Watch for announcements.

Important Dates for Students

  • January 29, 2027 (Friday) – Registration, Handshake Profile, and Portfolio Deadline
  • February 5, 2027 (Friday) – Interview Sign-up Deadline
  • February 24, 2027 (Wednesday) – CAPPA Career Fair 

Multiple workshops will be provided by CAPPA Student Organizations. Topics include resume and cover letter writing, interview and negotiation skills, and optimizing your Handshake and LinkedIn profiles.

CAPPA welcomes professional firms, non-profits, municipalities, and organizations to participate in the 2027 Career Fair. The Career Fair features student interviews and a firm Pecha Kucha alongside our traditional expo. Registration for the Career Fair uses Handshake and requires setting up a Handshake profile.

Career Fair Components:

 

Expo

The heart of the CAPPA Career Fair – all participating firms enjoy a table in the CAPPA building. Network with students and colleagues and reconnect with faculty.

 

Student Interviews

Firms interested in conducting student interviews can register via Handshake. Private offices at CAPPA will be assigned in two-hour blocks, for one-on-one discussions.


Students will register for 20-minute interview slots. Their portfolios will be made available for your review prior to the Career Fair.

Firms can:

  • Access student profiles on Handshake.
  • Review student portfolios in advance (CAPPA will provide online access after January 29th).
  • Communicate further with students using their Handshake contact information.

We appreciate your interest in participating in student interviews and helping students connect meaningfully with the profession.

 

Firm Pecha Kucha

The Career Fair encourages firms to present a Pecha Kucha to share their mission, culture, and opportunities with students in an exciting, fast-paced presentation. Interested firms can register on Handshake.

A Pecha Kucha is a concise presentation format where 20 slides are shown at 20-second intervals. The term comes from a Japanese expression meaning “chit-chat”. The Pecha Kucha will take place at the center of the Gallery from 12:00pm – 1:00pm.

 

Important Dates for Employers

  • October 26, 2026 (Thursday) – Early Bird Registration Opens
  • December 31, 2026 (Thursday) – Early Bird Registration Deadline
  • February 5, 2027 (Friday) – Final Employer Registration Deadline
  • February 24, 2027 (Wednesday) – CAPPA Career Fair


Registration Details

  • Register through Handshake, UTA’s employment platform.
  • Create a Handshake Profile to connect with students (required).
  • Include a link to your organization’s website.
  • Payment: An invoice will be sent after registration
  • Details: Detailed event information will be emailed upon registration

 

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