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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Where is the job fair held in Huntington Bank Stadium?
    The job fair is held in the Club Cambria room. Club Cambria is located two floors up from the main/ground level. For directions and accessibility to Huntington Bank Stadium, visit https://campusmaps.umn.edu/huntington-bank-stadium.
  • Where do I park and unload my materials?
    For directions to Huntington Bank Stadium, visit https://campusmaps.umn.edu/huntington-bank-stadium. Parking costs are the responsibility of the employer. Suggested and nearby parking lots: -Gopher Lot (310 23rd Avenue SE, Minneapolis, MN, 55455) -Maroon Lot (2010 6th Street SE, Minneapolis, MN, 55455) 3. -Victory Lot (2302 6TH Street SE, Minneapolis, MN, 55455) Employers are welcome to drop off packages between 8:30 – 10:00 AM at Gate D on the east side of the Stadium. This area is only for quick drop-off of packages. Employers will need to park in designated parking areas after drop-off. We will have a limited number of volunteers on hand who will be able to help bring items up to your recruiting table in Club Cambria if needed. If you bring in your own items, and after parking, enter through the Benton County entrance of the Stadium and go to the Employer Check-In table. After dropping off packages, you may proceed to park in one of the nearby lots listed above. You may then follow signs and enter the venue through the Benton County entrance on foot.
  • What is the schedule for the job fair?
    You can find the schedule online at https://www.mnedfair.org/accommodations. Thursday, March 30, 2023 8:30 - 10 AM | District/Organization Set Up, Club Cambria Opens to Employers, Light Breakfast Served 9:45 AM | Club Cambria Opens to Students with Disabilities 10:00 AM | Club Cambria Opens to All Students 10:00 AM - 3 PM | Job Fair 11:30 AM - 1 PM | Employer Lunch (lunch tickets required) 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM | Private Interviews in Interviewing Suites (5th floor). Interview suite required. ​Block One: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM Block Two: 1:00 – 4:30 PM 3 PM | Job Fair Ends, Club Cambria closes (interviews continue until 4:30 PM) 4:30 PM | Interview Suites Close
  • How do reps check in onsite?
    For security reasons, every rep attending the job fair must check in at the Employer Check In desk inside the Benton County entrance of the Stadium and complete a name badge. We do not need the names of reps in advance.
  • How many reps can I have at my table?
    To be fair to other organizations attending, we allow up to 5 reps per table and 4 reps per interviewing suite. Reps can swap out throughout the day as needed. For security reasons, each attending rep needs to check in at the Employer Check In desk inside the Benton County entrance of the Stadium when they arrive. We do not need to know the names of the reps in attendance as each will complete a name badge when they arrive onsite.
  • What is included with my registration?
    Registration includes:​ One (1) 6’ x 30” draped table Two (2) chairs Organization ID sign with booth number Two (2) lunch tickets. *Additional lunch tickets may be purchased with registration​ Electricity and private interview suites may also be purchased via registration.
  • Can I purchase more lunch tickets?
    Two (2) lunch tickets are included with registration. You may purchase additional lunch tickets prior to the fair via registration. To add additional lunch tickets, email brenton@togevents.com
  • Can I ship materials to the job fair?
    You can find specific shipping instructions at https://www.mnedfair.org/accommodations.
  • What is the last day to change or cancel my registration?
    Payment Deadline All invoices must be paid by March 15 to secure your spot at the fair. Registrations will remain in a pending status until a payment has been received. District/organization registration will remain open until the job fair is filled. Changes, Cancellation, and Refunds You can update your hiring information by logging back into your registration until March 15. For changes after this date, email Brenton Rice at brenton@togevents.com. For any changes to your registration regarding exhibit booths, lunch tickets, electricity, or other accommodations, email Brenton Rice at brenton@togevents.com. The last day to cancel and receive a refund is March 15. No refunds will be given after this date. To cancel your registration, email Brenton Rice at brenton@togevents.com.
  • I need a hotel room. Where should I stay?
    For hotel information, visit https://www.mnedfair.org/accommodations.
  • Can I interview at the fair?
    You can find interviewing information at https://www.mnedfair.org/registration-pricing. Interview suites may be reserved at the cost of $50 per 3.5-hour block through registration. If you've reserved a private interview suite, you may schedule interviews at the fair during your reserved block(s) of time. 36 suites are available and can be found on the 5th floor of Huntington Bank Stadium. Districts can rent a morning block, an afternoon block, or reserve both blocks for the day. Time slots available for rent are: ​Block One: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM Block Two: 1:00 – 4:30 PM Otherwise, if you don't reserve an interview suite, you may schedule interviews at your exhibit table during the fair between 10 AM and 3 PM. Districts/organizations are asked to schedule 30-minute interviews on the half-hour. This will help both organizations and students avoid conflicts in their schedules. Districts/organizations are responsible for scheduling interviews. Below are two interview schedule templates you can use.
  • What students are eligible to attend?
    Only registered students from the four-year participating Minnesota colleges or universities may attend. Candidates will be licensed by December 2023 who are seeking job offers to support a Tier 2 license (https://educationminnesota.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/2021_TieredLicensure_Infographic.pdf). If you are interested in other candidates, this must be done outside the fair space. The full list of participating colleges and universities can be found at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gPKQWnLzfTdq1ZJBeicD5ZmaAwMzpzpBh9unhrP06N8/edit.
  • Is my district/organization eligible to attend the job fair?
    Only public/private K-12 districts and schools are allowed to attend the event. If you are not a public/private K-12 district or school or are but cannot attend, you can still post your open positions to students from the participating colleges via registration for free. ​When registering, select the "Not Attending. Posting Positions Online Only" registration fee and the registration fee will be waived. Third-party companies, private for-profit companies, international schools, and non-profit organizations are not allowed to attend this event. A limited number of out of state registrations are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Organizations eligible to attend the Minnesota Education Job Fair must also be recruiting for current or future positions where a degree or licensure in education or educational services (i.e. Elementary Education, Special Education, School Social Worker, School Counselor, etc.) is sought. Organizations eligible to attend the Minnesota Education Job Fair must be recruiting for current or future positions where a degree or licensure in education or educational services (i.e. School Nurse, School Psychology, School Social Worker, School Counselor, etc.) is sought. In addition all eligible organizations must abide by the Principles of Professional Conduct for Career Services and Employment Professionals as published by the National Association of College and Employers (NACE). These principles provide a framework for professional relationships among colleges/universities, employing organizations, and candidates. The full text of these principles is available at http://www.naceweb.org/principles/. In addition to abiding by NACE standards, all organizations must also conform to the U.S Equal Employment Opportunity Commission policies regarding Nondiscrimination in Employment and Education Opportunity available at https://www.eeoc.gov/employers and all applicable Equal Opportunity Laws. The Minnesota Education Job Fair Association (MEJFA) reserves the right to refuse access to the Minnesota Education Job Fair due to any of the following; failing to adhere to these policies; violating any local, state or federal laws; or any other behavior or conduct which, in the discretion of the MEJFA Executive Board, warrants denial of service or access.
  • Is there free Wi-Fi at the job fair?
    Organizations will have Guest WiFi access in the M Club and Cambria Rooms.
  • Where do I find my exhibit booth number?
    To view booth assignments and the job fair floor plan, visit https://www.mnedfair.org/booths. The job fair committee will assign exhibit booths about two weeks prior to the event. To be fair to all attending organizations, exhibit booth assignments are decided based upon your registration date. Exhibit booths will be posted at when they have been assigned.
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