Career Days

Ready. Set. Griz!

Career Days (Sept. 8-10, 2026) includes six events to help you take the next step in your career journey whether you’re exploring, preparing, or ready to make connections. At each event this fall, attendees can enter to win an Instax hybrid camera or Snowbowl day tickets!

Come to Career Days to…

  • Find Your Direction: Explore your interests, discover possible career paths, and choose next steps that feel meaningful to you.
  • Get Ready: Build the tools and confidence to share your story, connect with opportunities, and make a strong impression.
  • Build Your Network of Support: Meet people, resources, and opportunities that can help you move forward.

Fall Jobs Fest

Tues. 9/8 | 11am-2pm | The Oval

If you’re looking for a part-time job, while being a full-time student, swing by and check it out!

Employers will highlight the following opportunities:

  • Part-Time Work
  • Work-Study/Non-Work-Study
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Internships

Future Fit Check w/ Griz Career Closet

Wed. 9/9 | 11am-2pm | Grizzly Statue & Lommasson

Step into what’s next at Future Fit Check, a come-and-go career readiness pop-up designed to help you feel more prepared, confident, and connected. Browse the Griz Career Closet for free and low-cost professional attire; get a free professional headshot; visit interactive stations focused on résumés, interviews, Handshake, and storytelling; and get that bread… and coffee. Two chances to win the raffle!

Donations of gently used professional or business casual attire are appreciated and encouraged.

Griz Paths: Social Media & Influencer Marketing

Wed. 9/9 | 12-1pm | Virtual

Featuring a panel of Grizzly alumni, this conversation will focus on career journeys, advice for alums and students, and tips for breaking into social media and influencer marketing. This session is completely virtual and free to attend.

Check GrizHub for event link.

Your Interests. Your Path.

Thurs. 9/10 | 12-12:45pm | Employee Learning Space, Lommasson

This interactive workshop will help you notice patterns in your interests and connect them to career fields worth exploring. Through casual activities and step-by-step guidance, you’ll reflect on what catches your attention, what energizes you, and what kinds of work might be a good fit.

You’ll leave with a simple plan for what to explore next, including questions to ask, fields to look into, and ways to keep building career clarity.

Coffee Chats: What Can I Do with my Degree?

Thurs. 9/10 | 2-4pm | Eck Hall, 2nd Floor Student Lounge

Drop in and out for a chance to explore non-STEM career options through casual conversation over coffee and cookies. Whether you’re undecided, curious about a few options, or already have a direction in mind, this is a low-pressure way to explore what’s possible with your major.  All students, all majors, are welcome!

Chat with professionals in Law, Game Design, Entrepreneurship, Nonprofit Administration, Marketing, Reporting, TV Production, K-12 Education, Dance, Stage Management who studied Philosophy, Marketing, Native American Studies, Sociology, Communication Studies, Journalism, Media Arts, Dance, Stage Management, and more.

EmPower Pack Build Night

Thurs. 9/10 | 4:30-6:30pm | Missoula Food Bank

Volunteers are needed to assemble Kids EmPower Packs, Missoula Food Bank & Community Center’s weekend nutrition program that ensures students stay healthy and nourished when school meals aren’t available. Each Friday, these food packs are distributed to children facing chronic weekend hunger.

Make a meaningful impact in the lives of local kids!

RSVP Here

This event is part of Fall into Service for 9/11 Day, supported by AmeriCorps and 9/11 Day.