Want to see your future career in action? Career Treks are great opportunities for students and employers to network, discuss internship and full-time job opportunities, and for students to learn about the company's environment, day-to-day operations, and the hiring process and timeline.
Employers can sponsor a trip for a group of students to visit their city, tour their office, or meet virtually. Fees for treks will vary based on the trek agenda and location.
Does your department or student organization want to host their own trek? Use our Career Trek Toolkit to guide you through the process!
Fall 2026 Schedule
Sports and Rec Trek
Thursday, September 17 | Des Moines, IA
Health Care Trek
Thursday & Friday, October 8–9 | Minneapolis, MN
Business and Tech Trek
Thursday & Friday, October 15–16 | Omaha, NE
Arts, Media, and Entertainment Trek
Thursday & Friday, December 3–4 | Chicago, IL
Past Treks
Check out some of the industries, locations, and employers we've visited!
Environment & Sustainability in Dubuque, IA
- National Mississippi River Museum
- Greater Dubuque Development
- Eagle Point Solar
- Sustainable Dubuque (City of Dubuque)
Real Estate in Iowa City, IA
- Edge Realty Group
- SouthGate Companies
- Blank & McCune Real Estate
Museums in Des Moines, IA
- Living History Farms
- Des Moines Art Center
- The Jordan House
- State Historical Society of Iowa
Arts, Media, and Entertainment in Cedar Rapids, IA
- Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival
- Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre
- Eastern Iowa Arts Academy
- KCRG-TV9
Social Sciences in Chicago, IL
- Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
- Illinois Department of Human Services
- Head First Health
- Chicago Children's Advocacy Center
- United Way of Metro Chicago
Student Feedback
"I enjoyed learning more about the employees’ career paths and their workplace culture. I learned about the different roles and tasks, and the creative problem-solving process."
"They are extremely enjoyable and help students come to an understanding if they want to follow through with this specific career."
"This was really fun and I’m glad there were a lot of activities instead of just having tours. It was very educational!"
"I enjoyed learning from a diverse group of employees who covered various aspects of sustainability. I also enjoyed the somewhat informal nature of the networking; I didn't feel pressured to have an entire pitch ready. I was also happily surprised by the opportunities that employers presented outside of sustainability majors within their organizations."
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