2026 Future Fox Cities Career Expo

2026 Future Fox Cities Career Expo

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 (7:30 AM - 5:00 PM) (CDT)

Description

 

Future Fox Cities is a one-day Career Expo designed to bring together regional employers and students with the goal of building partnerships between education and industry, defining clear career pathways for students, creating career-based learning opportunities, and strengthening employer talent pipelines. 


For Students 🎓

Explore careers up close with interactive employer booths and hands-on experiences. Students will participate in a pre-event presentation, learning how to approach businesses and engage effectively before visiting employer booths. Students will also discover:

  • Interactive activities relating to the employers workplaces
  • Career opportunities and expected starting salaries
  • Job titles and real-world skills that are needed
  • Recommended high school coursework
  • Post-high school training or education pathways
  • Direct connections to local professionals

Contact Aimee Herrick at aherrick@foxcc.net for registration information.


For Employers 🏢

Showcase your organization while connecting with future talent! You’ll have the opportunity to share:

  • Hands-on experiences or demonstrations that showcase your workplace, giving them a real sense of what it’s like to work at your organization.
  • Career-based learning opportunities (job shadows, interviews, classroom visits, tours, internships, apprenticeships, etc.)
  • Summer and part-time employment options
  • Your company’s career pathways and skills in demand

New This Year!
From 3:00 – 5:00 PM, the event will feature a Hiring Event for 11th & 12th graders, giving employers the chance to meet students ready for immediate work opportunities.

Vendor Perks

All participating businesses receive:

  • Complimentary breakfast items and beverages 
  • Complimentary lunch for 2 vendor representatives
  • Complimentary parking in the nearby Red Ramp for 2 vehicles
  • Business promotion on the event website & to schools
  • Networking with other employers & educators
  • Direct access to 2,000 local students

Please be advised that photo or video may be taken at this event for use on the Chamber website, social media, and/or other promotional materials. Your attendance at this event gives consent to the Fox Cities Chamber to use your image and likeness for educational, archival, or promotional purposes.

Pricing

FREE for Students - capacity of 2,000

$350 Non-profit Chamber Member & Higher Education
$395 Chamber Member 
$495 Non-Member
$100 Large Space 
$10 Extra Lunch

As a non-profit organization, every contribution we receive plays a crucial role in helping us achieve our goals. In order to maximize the effectiveness of our resources and support our mission, we have implemented a non-refundable ticket policy. They are, however, fully transferrable to someone else. To transfer your ticket, please contact Aimee Herrick at aherrick@foxcc.net. 

Fox Cities Exhibition Center
355 W. Lawrence St.
Appleton, WI 54911 United States
Event Contact
Gina Maniak
(920) 939-6384
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Wednesday, April 15, 2026 (7:30 AM - 5:00 PM) (CDT)

7:30 AM – Breakfast Items Available for Vendors

8:00 – 3:00 PM – Schools Attend Presentation & Visit Booths

3:00 – 5:00 PM Hiring Event (optional to be part of)

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