[
  {
    "month": "January",
    "events": [
      {
        "day": "15",
        "time": "11 a.m. - 1 p.m.",
        "event": "On-Campus Job Fair",
        "location": "KAV",
        "description": "The Office of Human Resources and the Career Development Center invite you to attend the On-Campus Job Fair on Thursday, January 15, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. This event is an opportunity for students to connect with departments on-campus to learn about student worker positions within their department. On-campus departments attending this event will have positions available or be there to share with you about the positions they hire for and when they hire during the academic year.<br><br><strong>Departments Attending</strong><br>Career Development Center<br>Office of Campus Recreation and Well-Being<br>The High Center<br>Center for Community and Civic Engagement<br>The Learning Zone<br>Technical Operations<br>Office of Admissions<br>Office of International Student Services<br>Office of Student Activities (OSA)<br>Special Events & Summer Programs<br>New Student Orientation (Peer Mentors)<br>Residence Life<br>Office of Student Opportunity, Access, and Engagement<br>High Library<br>Young Center<br><br><a href='https://etown.joinhandshake.com/events/1861214/share_preview'>Student Registration</a>",
        "date": "2026-01-15T13:00:00"
      },
      {
        "day": "28",
        "time": "5 - 7 p.m.",
        "event": "Senior Transitions",
        "location": "Bowers Center for Sports, Fitness, and Well-being",
        "description": "This event is for seniors and focuses on helping you prepare to fly the Blue Jay nest. Join us for a night of community engagement with the Lancaster Chamber of Commerce, budgeting with PSECU, meal prep with Bowers Center staff, and career advice with the Career Development Center!<br><br><a href='https://etown.joinhandshake.com/events/1861233/share_preview'>Student Registration</a>",
        "date": "2026-01-28T19:00:00"
      }
    ]
  },
  {
    "month": "February",
    "events": [
      {
        "day": "9",
        "time": "2 - 4 p.m.",
        "event": "Pre Business Meet & Greet Drop In Hours",
        "location": "Career Development Center",
        "description": "Drop in to the Career Development Center for support before the Business Meet & Greet. No registration required.",
        "date": "2026-02-09T16:00:00"
      },
	   {
        "day": "10",
        "time": "3 - 5 p.m.",
        "event": "Business Meet & Greet",
        "location": "KAV",
        "description": "The Career Development Center invites you to attend the upcoming Business Meet & Greet on Tuesday, February 10 from 3–5 p.m. in the KAV! Meet with 35 employers in various industries with business opportunities. These employers are eager to meet with you to learn more about your interests in skills. LinkedIn headshots will be available at this event for students.<br><br><a href='https://app.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/19f3a235-b9e8-4f4d-82e4-8b0426dd9131/student_preview'>Student Registration</a><br><a href='https://app.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/19f3a235-b9e8-4f4d-82e4-8b0426dd9131/employer_preview'>Employer Registration</a>",
        "date": "2026-02-10T17:00:00"
      },
	    {
        "day": "11",
        "time": "11 a.m. - Noon",
        "event": "Professional Development Monthly Workshop - Resume Writing",
        "location": "",
        "description": "Join the Career Development Center for our monthly workshop series where you can learn about various professional development topics and receive help on the spot!<br><br/><a href='https://etown.joinhandshake.com/events/1861265/share_preview'>Student Registration</a>",
        "date": "2026-02-11T11:00:00"
      },
      {
        "day": "12",
        "time": "3 - 5 p.m.",
        "event": "Engineering and Computer Science Meet & Greet",
        "location": "KAV",
        "description": "The School of Engineering and Computer Science invites you to attend the upcoming Engineering and Computer Science Meet & Greet on February 12 from 3–5 p.m. in the KAV! Meet with employers in various industries with engineering and computer science opportunities. These employers are eager to meet with you to learn more about your interests in skills. LinkedIn headshots will be available at this event for students.<br><br><a href='https://app.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/55b6b4de-403b-4a9a-92d8-dff8df1a1a39/student_preview'>Student Registration</a><br><a href='https://app.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/55b6b4de-403b-4a9a-92d8-dff8df1a1a39/employer_preview'>Employer Registration</a>",
        "date": "2026-02-12T17:00:00"
      },
      {
        "day": "13",
        "time": "9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.",
        "event": "Employer Coffee Chat - Northwestern Mutual",
        "location": "Career Development Center",
        "description": "Employer Coffee Chats take place from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on select Fridays during the semester at the Career Development Center. This is an opportunity for you to grab coffee and a donut with the host employer to learn about internships, jobs, and other opportunities.<br><br><a href='https://etown.joinhandshake.com/events/1861220/share_preview'>Student Registration</a>",
        "date": "2026-02-13T10:30:00"
      },
	    {
        "day": "26",
        "time": "6 - 7 p.m.",
        "event": "Resume Webinar - SGPS Students",
        "location": "",
        "description": "Whether you're creating your first resume or updating an existing one, this virtual workshop will walk you through best practices for making your resume stand out!<br><br><a href='https://etown.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1889163'>SGPS Student Registration</a>",
        "date": "2026-02-26T19:00:00"
      }
    ]
  },
  {
    "month": "March",
    "events": [
      {
        "day": "10",
        "time": "9 a.m. - 3 p.m.",
        "event": "Teacher Recruitment Day",
        "location": "Millersville University",
        "description": "Join us for the 41st year of this annual event that typically draws 250+ teacher candidates from 6 south central PA colleges and universities. The fair will feature an Open Format from 9 a.m. - Noon to facilitate candidate screenings and mini-interviews. All candidates are welcomed. This will be followed by a Closed Format from Noon - 3 p.m. in which full interviews and additional mini-interviews will take place by invitation only. Teacher Recruitment Day is a consortium event hosted by Elizabethtown College, Messiah University, Millersville University, Penn State-Harrisburg, Shippensburg University, and York College of Pennsylvania.<br><br><span class='bold'>NOTE: This event is only for senior education majors graduating in May 2026!</span><br><br><a href='https://www.collegecentral.com/trd/'>Student Information and Registration</a>",
        "date": "2026-03-10T15:00:00"
      },
      {
        "day": "11",
        "time": "11 a.m. - Noon",
        "event": "Professional Development Monthly Workshop - AI and the Job Search",
        "location": "",
         "description": "Join the Career Development Center for our monthly workshop series where you can learn about various professional development topics and receive help on the spot!<br><br/><a href='https://etown.joinhandshake.com/events/1861269/share_preview'>Student Registration</a>",
        "date": "2026-03-11T11:00:00"
      },
	  {
        "day": "12",
        "time": "6 - 7 p.m.",
        "event": "Networking & Informational Interviews Webinar - SGPS Students",
        "location": "",
        "description": "Join us for a virtual webinar to learn how to effectively use networking and informational interviewing strategies, prepare for meaningful conversations, and leverage these tools to support your career development and job search.<br><br><a href='https://etown.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1889174'>SGPS Student Registration</a>",
        "date": "2026-03-12T19:00:00"
      },
      {
        "day": "13",
        "time": "9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.",
        "event": "Employer Coffee Chat - Select Medical",
        "location": "Career Development Center",
        "description": "Employer Coffee Chats take place from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on select Fridays during the semester at the Career Development Center. This is an opportunity for you to grab coffee and a donut with the host employer to learn about internships, jobs, and other opportunities.<br><br><a href='https://etown.joinhandshake.com/events/1861221/share_preview'>Student Registration</a>",
        "date": "2026-03-13T10:30:00"
      },
      {
        "day": "16",
        "time": "11 a.m. - Noon",
        "event": "Creative Careers Week - What Do Hiring Managers Look for in Portfolios",
        "location": "M&amp;M Mars Room",
        "description": "Join us for this annual, engaging week of events, dynamic speakers, and access to career resources and advice focused on creative industries! Sessions will focus on writing, graphic design, music, and more!<br><br><a href='https://etown.joinhandshake.com/events/1871515/share_preview'>Student Registration</a>",
        "date": "2026-03-16T12:00:00"
      },
      {
        "day": "16",
        "time": "2 - 3 p.m.",
        "event": "Creative Careers Week - Careers in Professional Writing",
        "location": "M&amp;M Mars Room",
        "description": "Join us for this annual, engaging week of events, dynamic speakers, and access to career resources and advice focused on creative industries! Sessions will focus on writing, graphic design, music, and more!<br><br><a href='https://etown.joinhandshake.com/events/1871537/share_preview'>Student Registration</a>",
        "date": "2026-03-16T15:00:00"
      },
      {
        "day": "17",
        "time": "6 - 7 p.m.",
        "event": "Creative Careers Week - Careers in Graphic Design",
        "location": "Zoom",
        "description": "Join us for this annual, engaging week of events, dynamic speakers, and access to career resources and advice focused on creative industries! Sessions will focus on writing, graphic design, music, and more!<br><br><a href='https://etown.joinhandshake.com/events/1871549/share_preview'>Student Registration</a>",
        "date": "2026-03-17T19:00:00"
      },
      {
        "day": "18",
        "time": "11 a.m. - Noon",
        "event": "Creative Careers Week - Careers in Music",
        "location": "M&amp;M Mars Room",
        "description": "Join us for this annual, engaging week of events, dynamic speakers, and access to career resources and advice focused on creative industries! Sessions will focus on writing, graphic design, music, and more!<br><br><a href='https://etown.joinhandshake.com/events/1871560/share_preview'>Student Registration</a>",
        "date": "2026-03-18T12:00:00"
      },
      {
        "day": "18",
        "time": "2 - 3 p.m.",
        "event": "Creative Careers Week - Careers in Word, Web, and Design",
        "location": "M&amp;M Mars Room",
        "description": "Join us for this annual, engaging week of events, dynamic speakers, and access to career resources and advice focused on creative industries! Sessions will focus on writing, graphic design, music, and more!<br><br><a href='https://etown.joinhandshake.com/events/1871571/share_preview'>Student Registration</a>",
        "date": "2026-03-18T15:00:00"
      },
      {
        "day": "19",
        "time": "3 - 5 p.m.",
        "event": "Creative and Public Service Meet & Greet",
        "location": "KAV",
        "description": "The Career Development Center invites you to attend the upcoming Creative and Public Service Meet & Greet on Thursday, March 19 from 3–5 p.m. in the KAV! Meet with 35 employers in various industries with business opportunities. These employers are eager to meet with you to learn more about your interests in skills.<br><br><a href='https://app.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/e105a3e2-667e-43f8-8ca9-3e32f6209b65/student_preview'>Student Registration</a>",
        "date": "2026-03-19T17:00:00"
      },
      {
        "day": "25",
        "time": "3:30 - 5:30 p.m.",
        "event": "Donecker Demystifying Sales Program",
        "location": "Susquehanna Room",
        "description": "Think sales is just cold calls and quotas? Think again. Join Greg Donecker from Kemper Solutions and a panel of industry professionals as they pull back the curtain on what a career in sales really looks like. Discover how relationship-building, problem-solving, and communication play key roles in the field—and why sales skills are valuable in any career path.<br><br>This interactive session will unpack common misconceptions, share insider perspectives, and highlight the many ways students from all majors can thrive in sales-related roles. Whether you’re curious about exploring a career in sales or just want to strengthen your professional toolkit, this event will give you practical insights and advice straight from the experts.<br><br><a href='https://etown.joinhandshake.com/events/1861228/share_preview'>Student Registration</a>",
        "date": "2026-03-25T17:30:00"
      }
    ]
  },
  {
    "month": "April",
    "events": [
      {
        "day": "1",
        "time": "3:30 - 4:30 p.m.",
        "event": "Careers in Science and Health",
        "location": "KAV",
        "description": "Learn more about academic majors and careers in the science and health professions. Speak with faculty, employers, and alumni working in the field.<br><br><a href='https://etown.joinhandshake.com/events/1862120/share_preview'>Student Registration</a>",
        "date": "2026-04-01T16:30:00"
      },
      {
        "day": "8",
        "time": "11 a.m. - Noon",
        "event": "Professional Development Monthly Workshop - Interviewing",
        "location": "",
        "description": "Join the Career Development Center for our monthly workshop series where you can learn about various professional development topics and receive help on the spot!<br><br/><a href='https://etown.joinhandshake.com/events/1861270/share_preview'>Student Registration</a>",
        "date": "2026-04-08T11:00:00"
      },
	  {
        "day": "8",
        "time": "11 a.m. - 2 p.m.",
        "event": "Wenger Group Site Visit",
        "location": "",
        "description": "Join the Career Development Center for an exclusive site visit to the headquarters of The Wenger Group in nearby Lancaster, Pennsylvania. This behind-the-scenes experience offers students the opportunity to explore how a leading regional agricultural and food production company operates while learning about the many career pathways available within the industry.<br><br/><a href='https://etown.joinhandshake.com/events/1916349/share_preview'>Student Registration</a>",
        "date": "2026-04-08T14:00:00"
      },
      {
        "day": "10",
        "time": "9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.",
        "event": "Employer Coffee Chat - Hajoca",
        "location": "Career Development Center",
        "description": "Employer Coffee Chats take place from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on select Fridays during the semester at the Career Development Center. This is an opportunity for you to grab coffee and a donut with the host employer to learn about internships, jobs, and other opportunities.<br><br><a href='https://etown.joinhandshake.com/events/1861222/share_preview'>Student Registration</a>",
        "date": "2026-04-10T10:30:00"
      },
      {
        "day": "22",
        "time": "5:30 - 6:30 p.m.",
        "event": "Summer Internship Orientation",
        "location": "Hoover 110",
        "description": "Ready to make the most of your internship experience? Join us for this interactive, one-night intensive designed to help you stand out, build meaningful relationships, and shine as a professional. Through hands-on activities and real-world examples, you’ll learn how to bring curiosity and confidence to your internship—from communicating effectively and showing initiative to making lasting impressions through professionalism and kindness. You’ll also gain insider tips on networking, managing workplace expectations, and turning your internship into a launchpad for your career.<br><br><a href='https://etown.joinhandshake.com/events/1861225/share_preview'>Student Registration</a>",
        "date": "2026-04-22T18:30:00"
      }
    ]
  }
]
