College of Design, Art & Performance Career & Internship Expo 2026
Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026
Time: 9:00am - 12:30pm
Location: USF Marshall Student Center Ballroom, MSC 2100
The College of Design, Art & Performance is pleased to present the 2026 Career & Internship Expo. This event offers a fantastic opportunity to connect with employers seeking students for full-time and part-time roles.
2026 PARTICIPANT LIST
AECOM
AIA Tampa Bay
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Baker Barrios Architects Inc
Behar Peteranecz Architecture
BLUR Workshop
Busch Gardens/Adventure Island Tampa Bay
Charter Schools USA
Claudia's School of Music
Coastline Creative 813
Dance Tampa Bay
Ensemble Performing Arts
Grace Design Studios
Gresham Smith
HKS
HuntonBrady Architects
LLDBlueline
Long and Associates
Mead & Hunt
Museum of Science and Innovation (MOSI)
Odd-o-Ts' Entertainment
OPD Architecture
PBK Architects
Plunkett Raysich Architects
Prism Specialties of Central 91社区
RGA Design
S3 Design Inc.
Sol Design Studios
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
Stengel Hill
Sweet Sparkman
Tampa Museum of Art
The Dali Museum
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
TMP Partners
Torti Gallas + Partners
TVS
Williamson Design Associates
To help prepare for your overall success, we are offering FREE headshots on the day of the event and providing event readiness tips below.
Tips to prepare and maximize your expo experience:
- Choose professional attire that fits your target industry.
- Research companies attending the fair.
- Set specific goals, such as securing interviews or expanding your network.
- Get your materials ready. Be prepared with your resume and portfolio (as needed).
- Write a brief, strong introduction with your skills, experience, and goals. Practice saying it before the event.
- Prepare thoughtful questions to ask recruiters about jobs and the hiring process. Questions show you are interested and engaged.
- Follow up with recruiters after the event. Collect their contact information and send a thank-you note reinforcing your interest in their organization.
- Update and tailor your resume and LinkedIn/Handshake profile to reflect relevant skills and experiences.
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- A professional headshot on LinkedIn or Handshake helps you stand out. First impressions are important.
- A few tips for a great headshot:
- Smile
- Be confident
- Stay professional while expressing your personal style. Solid colors work best.
Visit USF鈥檚 for some great resources to help you enhance your success at the event.
Enjoy the conversations and connections you鈥檒l create throughout the day!