By Jessica Bian, Chair of IEEE Industry Engagement Committee; Roberto de Marca, Chair of IEEE TAB Committee on Technical Community Outreach, Engagement and Society Membership
In October, the IEEE Industry Engagement Committee (EIC) and IEEE Technical Activities (TA), through the TAB Committee on Technical Community Outreach, Engagement, and Society Membership, came together to co-host the first-ever nationwide IEEE Virtual Career Fair (USA) — a landmark example of what collaboration across IEEE can achieve. The event brought together IEEE-USA, IEEE Member and Geographic Activities, IEEE Students, IEEE Young Professionals, IEEE Women in Engineering, and multiple Societies, including IEEE Power & Energy Society, IEEE Industry Applications Society, and IEEE Signal Processing Society.
The results speak for themselves:
- 2,000+ attendees from all six U.S. regions
- 40+ hiring companies with 150+ active recruiters
- 2,000+ job applications submitted during the event
- 500+ internships and roles posted across key technical sectors
- 102 live interviews conducted during the fair
- 15+ live sessions and workshops, viewed by 1,400+ participants
Top companies included TSMC, Morgan Stanley, TRC Companies, Siemens, AMETEK, and Westinghouse, representing high-impact sectors such as semiconductors, energy, and advanced manufacturing.
Societies and Techical Activities staff hosted booths and roundtables alongside recruiters — illustrating how IEEE can unite technical communities, employers, and members in a single, seamless experience.
Figure: Participation of IEEE Societies in the IEEE Career Fair (USA)
Looking Ahead
The success of the IEEE Career Fair (USA) now sets the stage for a global series of IEEE Virtual Career Fairs across Canada; Latin America; Europe, Middle East, and Africa; and Asia-Pacific — scaling a model that connects talent, technology, and opportunity worldwide.
Through initiatives like these, IEEE continues to turn strategy into impact; empowering IEEE Societies, members, and industry partners to collaborate, innovate, and advance technology for the benefit of humanity.
