QC EXPO ’26 [career fair] Sponsored by: The Quad Cities’ Colleges

Your Future is Calling! 📞 QC EXPO ’26: Jobs, Internships & Grad School

Stop searching, start connecting! The QC EXPO ’26 is your one-stop-shop for internships, part-time jobs, full-time careers, and graduate school options.

This is your chance to meet face-to-face with dozens of local and regional organizations from business, government, manufacturing, science, non-profits, and more.

Why You Need to Be There

Employers Want You: They’re here specifically to meet students with your drive, adaptability, and well-rounded education.
Show Your Skills: Be ready to talk about your strengths in communication, problem-solving, teamwork, and leadership.
Make Connections: Network with recruiters and grad school reps who can open doors to your future.

Event Details

· Date: Wednesday, February 18th, 2026

· Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

· Venue: The Bend XPO: 922 Mississippi Pkwy, East Moline, IL 61244

Your 5-Step Success Plan

Look the Part: Professional dress is required.
Polish Your Profile: Update your Handshake and LinkedIn profiles.
Bring Your Resume: Have freshly polished copies ready to hand out.
Practice Your Pitch: Prepare a 30-second intro about who you are and what you’re looking for.
Review the List: Check out the employers attending (on Handshake) and plan your route!

Need a ride? We are running a continuous bus loop [pick up at The Gerber Center Circle] for Augustana students from 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (times are approximate). Hop on at your convenience!