CoMinnesota is partnering with Minnesota State University, Mankato to feature cooperatives more prominently at Minnesota’s largest career fair. Cooperatives can reserve a booth to participate under a special cooperative partner rate ($200 instead of $500) and will receive extra recognition. Below are the details but please contact CoMinnesota if you have any additional questions.
Minnesota State University, Mankato (MSU) is pleased to invite you to Minnesota’s largest career fair, taking place on October 8, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., on MSU’s campus. Last year, we welcomed nearly 2000 attendees!
Building on last year’s success, MSU is partnering with twelve (12) postsecondary institutions to welcome their students and alumni to this shared event. This collaboration aligns with Pillar One of the Transforming Tomorrow Together initiative to create a Human Talent Hub. The expanded scope provides a unique opportunity to engage with a broad and diverse pool of talent—all in one location.
Participating institutions include:
- Minnesota State University, Mankato (host)
- Gustavus Adolphus College
- South Central College
- Bethany Lutheran College
- Rasmussen University
- Western Governors University
- Southern New Hampshire University
- Ridgewater College
- Minnesota North College
- Minnesota West Community & Technical College
- Dakota County Technical College
- Inver Hills Community College
- Riverland Community College
- Southwest Minnesota State University
Registration:
You can register HERE, or visit: http://link.mnsu.edu/expo2026
Prices:
Below are the prices for booths:
- Gold Sponsor: $800 – same as standard plus marketing on tee-shirts before the event with large logo, extra marketing during event, special networking breakfast included (network with faculty, staff, and selected students), and prime location for your booth.
- Purple Sponsor: $700 – same as standard plus marketing on tee-shirts before the event with smaller logo, special networking breakfast included (network with faculty, staff, and selected students), and better placement of booth.
- Standard: $500 – 6-foot table, grab-and-go breakfast, lunch for 2, parking for 2 (additional charges over 2 representatives).
- Nonprofit or Government: $150 – same as standard booth.
**SPECIAL Pricing for Cooperatives! Standard booth for only $200!** If you are a cooperative, please register for a “Standard” booth (you do not need to pay at registration), then email Katie Jolicoeur (katie.jolicoeur@msnu.edu) to let her know you have registered and are representing a cooperative. She will discount your invoice to $200 before invoicing you for the event.