2018 ASPA Career Fair

Sponsored by University of Colorado Denver

Monday March 12
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Mineral Foyer

Many hiring public sector agencies and nonprofit organizations are expected at this year’s Career Fair, searching for the perfect candidates for their job openings or sharing information about future career opportunities. Make sure to bring an updated resume, CV and other application materials.

Cost to Exhibit:
Private Organizations: $75
Government Agencies: $50
Nonprofit Organizations: $25

ASPA conference attendees and University of Colorado students: attend for free and make the most of this event!

Click here to register for the fair.

Questions? Contact Jeff Bello at University of Colorado Denver.


Agencies at the Fair (as of Feb. 2, 2018)

Adams County Government
Boys and Girls Club of Denver
City and County of Denver
City of Lakewood
City of Wheat Ridge
Denver Sherriff, Denver Police and Denver Fire
Goodwill Industries of Denver
Jefferson County Human Resources
Office of Gov. Hickenlooper
The Public Interest Network
Public Service Fellowship Programs and Resources
Rutgers University Graduate Programs and Research
Social Security Administration
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Volunteers of America


Workshops Happening During the Fair

ASPA and University of Colorado Denver will be coordinating two career-based workshops those attending the fair can make the most of to assist in your job search process. Plan now to be in these sessions!


1:30 p.m. | Mineral Hall C
Creating Partnerships and Networks for Career Development: How to Build an Effective Network
In this session we will cover the basic steps for creating a strategic and effective network. We will consider: target markets, criteria for network partnerships, prioritizing networking opportunities and agencies and paying it forward. There will time for discussion and, of course, a chance to network!


2:00 p.m. | Mineral Hall C
Salary Negotiation: Should I Accept?
In this session we will discuss strategies for demonstrating your market value, total compensation analysis and related factors for job satisfaction. We will consider job functions, market demands, experience, location and work-life balance.