Evansville Hosts JobSpark Career Expo for Eighth Graders
Thousands of eighth graders are exploring career paths at a two-day expo featuring about 100 industries.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Job Fairs
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Junior Achievement of Southwestern Indiana held its annual JobSpark career expo for eighth graders at Old National Events Plaza, kicking off Tuesday. The event continues Wednesday until 1:30 p.m.
Why it matters
The expo gives Evansville-area students direct exposure to a wide range of local employers and career options at an early stage of their education planning. Hands-on exposure to industries may help students make more informed decisions about future studies and work.
About 100 industries are showcasing their work across a two-day schedule at the event. The source did not provide a prior-year comparison or exact attendance totals for the expo.
The players
Junior Achievement of Southwestern Indiana
A regional chapter of the nationwide Junior Achievement nonprofit that delivers business and financial literacy programs to young people across Southwestern Indiana.
The details
Students explore different career paths through interactive activities and hands-on experiences. Junior Achievement of Southwestern Indiana organizes the event, which partners with about 100 industries to showcase their work to students.
Timeline
Tuesday, November 3, 2026: Two-day JobSpark career expo begins for eighth graders at Old National Events Plaza.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026: JobSpark continues until 1:30 p.m. at Old National Events Plaza.
Talent Pipeline
Early career-exposure events like JobSpark are one way regional employers and educators try to connect students with local industries before they choose high school and post-secondary paths. Junior Achievement's national career-exploration model is the framework the local chapter applies to this expo.
Parents and educators of eighth graders in the Evansville area can use this expo as a low-cost way to introduce students to local career options. The event runs only two days, so students who want to attend should plan for Tuesday or Wednesday before the 1:30 p.m. Wednesday close.
The takeaway
Early exposure to a wide range of industries can help students begin thinking about career paths before they reach high school. Families in Evansville can use events like JobSpark to start those conversations.
What happens next
JobSpark concludes Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. at Old National Events Plaza.
Further reading
Explore more Evansville job fairs happening across the region.
Source note: This article includes information reported by 14news.
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