Dakota Wesleyan students have access to several events throughout the year to help them explore their options and opportunities. Here, the details for each are provided, as well as information about who will likely benefit most from attendance. For more information, please contact Jacki Miskimins.

Community Plunge
Sept. 5, 2012
DWU Sherman Center
6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
The Community Plunge is an annual event that invites on- and off-campus organizations to Dakota Wesleyan to meet new and returning students. Held at the beginning of the school year, this is an excellent opportunity for all students to see what Mitchell has to offer. Local businesses, churches, employers, restaurants and nonprofit organizations gather to welcome students to town for a new academic year. Campus clubs and groups highlight their events and seek out new members (often while handing out candy). This event is free for all area students.
Who should attend?
If you are a student of any year or age, the Community Plunge is definitely a good event for you. This is a fun, festive way to acclimate yourself to the community – and score some free food while you’re at it!

DWU Fall Career Fair
Oct. 16, 2012
DWU Sherman Center
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
The DWU Fall Career Fair is free and open to the public, and will be held on Dakota Wesleyan University’s campus in October. A wide variety of employers from the community and region will attend this event, offering full-time careers, internship opportunities and part-time positions. For recent alumni and upperclassmen, this is a great chance to seek out future opportunities. For underclassmen, this is also a wonderful chance to experience a career fair environment on ‘home turf’ to establish comfort with the job search process. Registration is free for all applicants.
Who should attend?
If you are a senior looking for a job post-graduation or a junior or sophomore seeking out internship and networking opportunities, this is a great event for you. Sophomores and freshmen in particular are encouraged to go to get a ‘feel’ for what it will be like later in their college careers. Alumni and community members are welcome, as well. Dress is business casual to business formal (suits are standard; jeans are strongly discouraged; do not show up wearing a baseball cap or flip-flops).

Nursing Opportunities Fair
2012 date pending
DWU Rollins Campus Center
The Nursing Opportunities Fair is a chance for DWU nursing students to learn about opportunities in nursing and meet employers specifically interested in their background and skills. During the morning session, students hear from two separate panels regarding potential careers in the field; the first details prospective jobs as an RN, and the second showcases positions that require further education or training. In the afternoon, students have a chance to meet, network and interview with area educators and employers, who in turn get a chance to recruit some of the most promising future nurses in the region. This event is free for DWU students.
Who should attend?
If you are a nursing student or a DWU student who is interested in nursing, this is a perfect opportunity to explore your options in the field. Please contact your nursing faculty for more information.

DWU Spring Career Fair
March 6, 2012
DWU Sherman Center
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
The DWU Spring Career Fair is free and open to the public and will be held on Dakota Wesleyan University?s campus in March. A wide variety of employers from the community and region will attend this event, offering full-time careers, internship opportunities and part-time positions. For recent alumni and upperclassmen, this is a great chance to seek out future opportunities. For underclassmen, this is also a wonderful chance to experience a career fair environment on ?home turf? to establish comfort with the job search process. Registration is free for all applicants.
Who should attend?
If you are a senior looking for a job post-graduation or a junior or sophomore seeking out internship and networking opportunities, this is a great event for you. Sophomores and freshmen in particular are encouraged to go to get a feel for what it will be like later in their college careers. Alumni and community members are welcome, as well. Dress is business casual to business formal (suits are standard; jeans are strongly discouraged; do not show up wearing a baseball cap or flip-flops).

BIG + Teacher Job Fair
March 13, 2012
Sioux Falls Convention Center
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

The BIG (Business, Industry, and Government) + Teacher Job Fair is sponsored by the South Dakota Association of College Career Centers. This event is a combination of the BIG Job Fair, typically held every February in Sioux Falls, and the Teacher Job Fair, typically held every April.

Attendees can expect over 100 employers from Business, Industry, and Government at this event searching for future employees and interns. School district representatives from across the state, region, and country will be searching for a wide variety of positions at all levels of teaching. Though open to the public, students at SDACCC member institutions (like DWU) may attend at a reduced rate.*

Who should attend?
If you are a senior looking for a job post-graduation or a junior or sophomore seeking out internship and networking opportunities, this is a great event for you. If you are a senior education major looking to secure a job right after graduation, this is the one event you do not want to miss. Sophomores of all majors are encouraged to go to get a ‘feel’ for what it will be like later in their college careers. Dress is business casual to business formal (suits are standard; jeans are strongly discouraged; do not show up wearing a baseball cap or flip-flops).

Visit the BIG Job Fair Website
Visit the South Dakota Teacher Fair Website

*Please contact Jacki Miskimins for information regarding registration fees.
In many cases, the expense might be covered.

Black Hills Regional Job Fair
March 7, 2011
Rushmore Plaza Civic Center
Noon – 6 p.m.
The Black Hills Regional Job Fair is held each March in Rapid City, and generally coincides with Dakota Wesleyan’s spring break. For many students who are in the area during spring break, this is a great opportunity to seek out future opportunities. A wide variety of employers from the Black Hills region and across the nation attend this event, which attracts thousands of candidates each year. Registration is free for all applicants.
Who should attend?
If you are a senior looking for a job post-graduation or a junior or sophomore seeking out internship and networking opportunities, this is a great event for you. Sophomores in particular are encouraged to go to get a ‘feel’ for what it will be like later in their college careers. Dress is business casual to business formal (suits are standard; jeans are strongly discouraged; do not show up wearing a baseball cap or flip-flops).

Visit the Black Hills Regional Job Fair Website