More than 500 students expected at HireME! career fair April 29

Annual event connects high school students and job seekers with local employers in Greater Lafayette region

Mar. 30, 2026 at 4:12pm

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A photorealistic studio still life featuring a stack of resumes, a pen, and a business card arranged elegantly on a clean white background, symbolizing the career connections and opportunities available at the HireME! event.The HireME! career fair connects students and job seekers with local employers, opening doors to internships, first jobs, and new career paths.Lafayette Today

The fourth annual HireME! career fair is expected to draw over 500 high school students from across the Greater Lafayette region to meet with local employers offering internships, entry-level roles and career opportunities in high-demand industries. The expanded format also includes a new public session open to all job seekers in the afternoon.

Why it matters

Events like HireME! provide critical career-connected learning opportunities for students, helping them explore potential paths and make meaningful connections with local employers. By bringing together schools, employers and regional partners, the fair aims to build a stronger local workforce and highlight the diverse career options available in the Greater Lafayette area.

The details

The HireME! career fair will take place on April 29 at the Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds in Lafayette. The event runs from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for high school students only, followed by a public session from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. open to all job seekers. Participating students represent schools across the nine-county Greater Lafayette region, and local employers from advanced manufacturing, healthcare, finance, construction, hospitality, technology and other industries will be in attendance.

  • The HireME! career fair will take place on April 29, 2026.
  • The student-only session runs from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
  • The public session is from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The players

Greater Lafayette Commerce

The regional chamber of commerce and economic development organization hosting the HireME! career fair.

Career+ Pathways by Skyepack

A digital learning solutions provider partnering with Greater Lafayette Commerce on the HireME! event and the broader Career+ ecosystem.

Kara Webb

Director of Workforce Development at Greater Lafayette Commerce.

Eric Davis

CEO of Skyepack, the digital learning solutions provider and Career+ partner.

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What they’re saying

“Events like HireME! can be life-changing moments for students and job seekers alike. A single conversation with an employer can open the door to an internship, a first job or a career path someone may have never considered before.”

— Kara Webb, Director of Workforce Development, Greater Lafayette Commerce

“Building a strong workforce requires more than programs, it requires connection. Career+ Pathways helps schools, employers and regional partners coordinate meaningful work-based learning experiences. HireME! is where those connections become real, giving students and community members the chance to engage directly with employers and see the opportunities that exist right here in their region.”

— Eric Davis, CEO, Skyepack

What’s next

Media planning to attend the HireME! career fair are encouraged to contact Greater Lafayette Commerce in advance to coordinate interview and photo opportunities with participating students, employers and event organizers.

The takeaway

The HireME! career fair is a critical part of the Greater Lafayette region's efforts to build a strong, locally-connected workforce by providing students and job seekers direct access to employers and career-focused learning opportunities.