Washburn University Hosted Healthcare Career Fair
The event brought together over 45 organizations to connect local students with career and internship opportunities.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Job Fairs
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Washburn University hosted its Healthcare Career Fair at the Bradbury Thompson Alumni Center on Wednesday. The event served as a hub for students to network with partners from Kansas and neighboring states.
Why it matters
The university organized the fair to support student career development while simultaneously meeting the hiring needs of employer partners. This initiative helps bridge the gap between academic training and regional workforce demands.
More than 45 organizations participated in the healthcare career fair held at Washburn University. The event connected attendees with various regional employers from across Kansas and surrounding states.
The players
Washburn University
This public university located in Topeka provides undergraduate and graduate programs and hosts career-focused initiatives for students.
Topeka ER and Hospital
This healthcare facility serves the local community and participates in regional recruitment events to staff clinical roles.
Shawnee County Public Health
This government agency oversees public health initiatives and community wellness programs in the Topeka region.
The details
Students utilized the fair to search for internships and explore professional opportunities with entities such as Topeka ER and Hospital and Shawnee County Public Health. The gathering focused on centralizing employer partners and students in one location to streamline career networking.
Timeline
The Healthcare Career Fair took place on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
Washburn Tech healthcare career programs occur Thursday, October 15, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Washburn Tech non-healthcare career programs occur Friday, October 16, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Market Landscape
This career fair aligns with the rise of university-led regional healthcare talent pipelines as institutions seek to strengthen local labor markets. By centralizing recruitment, the university positions itself as a vital link between specialized training and regional industry employers.
Local students gained direct access to recruiters from more than 45 organizations, facilitating potential placement in upcoming internships and job roles. This event provides a streamlined path for job seekers to engage with regional healthcare employers.
The takeaway
Career fairs act as essential networking platforms that connect students with regional workforce opportunities. Students should prepare resumes and elevator pitches in advance of these scheduled events to maximize their engagement with recruiters.
What happens next
Washburn Tech will host a Fall Career Fair on Thursday, October 15, 2026, for healthcare programs and Friday, October 16, 2026, for all other programs.
Further reading
For additional information on regional career opportunities, visit the Topeka Job Fairs section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Wibw.
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