Kīpapa I Ke Ala Kaʻi
Center for Career Advancement

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Current and Upcoming Events

Career Talk Story - Behind the Stars: Meet the Engineers*

Discover the incredible people and unexpected career paths behind the wonders of the universe! Meet the professionals who help make astronomical discoveries possible, explore exciting career opportunities, and uncover internships that could launch your future. Your journey to the stars starts here—where real people, inspiring careers, and infinite possibilities come together at Maunakea Observatories!

Event Details

  • Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
  • Time: 10:00 AM- 11:30 PM
  • Location: Student Services Building RM W-201

For more information, contact the Career Services- Internship & Experiential Learning Program at (808) 932-7777 or xplearn@hawaii.edu. For disability accommodation, contact Career Services at (808) 932-7777 (V), (808) 932-7002 (TTY), or xplearn@hawaii.edu by October 26, 2026, so that appropriate accommodations can be arranged.

Flier for the Career Talk Story - Behind the Stars: Meet the engineers. Description: Discover the incredible people and unexpected career paths behind the wonders of the universe! Meet the professionals who help make astronomical discoveries possible, explore exciting career opportunities, and uncover internships that could launch your future. Your journey to the stars starts here—where real people, inspiring careers, and infinite possibilities come together at  Maunakea Observatories! Image of Maunakea observitory at night. Event on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 10:00am-11:00am in the Student Services Building, Room W-201.Individuals with disabilities who need reasonable accommodations to participate are encouraged to contact Career Services at (808) 932-7777 (V), (808) 932-7002 (TTY), or xplearn@hawaii.edu. Please contact us by Monday, October 26, 2026, so that appropriate accommodations can be arranged. Photography and Recording Notice: Please be advised that photography, video recording, and/or audio recording may take place during this event. By attending, participants acknowledge that they may be photographed or recorded and that such images or recordings may be used for event-related, promotional, educational, or informational purposes by the event organizers. For additional information regarding this program or event, 
please contact the Internship & Experiential Learning Program at(808) 932-7777 or xplearn@hawaii.edu. Kipapa and Maunakea Observatories logo in the bottom

2026 Law School Fair*

Are you interested in turning your passion for advocacy or policy into a legal career? Whether your a freshman weighing your options or an upperclassmen interested in law schools across the country, the 2026 Law School Fair is ready to welcome you! Connect face to face with representatives from 20 different schools.

Event Details

  • Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2026
  • Time: 11:00 AM- 2:00 PM
  • Location: Campus Center Plaza

For more information, contact the Career Services- Internship & Experiential Learning Program at (808) 932-7777 or xplearn@hawaii.edu. For disability accommodation, contact Career Services at (808) 932-7777 (V), (808) 932-7002 (TTY), or xplearn@hawaii.edu by October 28, 2026.

Flier with a gavel in the background, Title: Law School Fair, Subtitle: Thursday November 19, 2026. Text: Admission Panel will be held in Campus Center Room 301,  from 10:00am-11:00am. Law School Fair will be held in Campuse Center Plaza from 11:00am to 2:00pm. Participating Law Schools cited below

Participating Law Schools

  • Ave Maria School of Law
  • California Western School of Law
  • Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law
  • Loyola Marymount University Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
  • Seattle University School of Law
  • The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law
  • UC Law San Francisco
  • University of California, Berkeley School of Law
  • University of California, Irvine School of Law
  • University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Law
  • University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa William S. Richardson School of Law
  • University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) William S. Boyd School of Law
  • University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law
  • University of Oregon School of Law
  • University of San Francisco School of Law
  • University of Southern California (USC) Gould School of Law
  • University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
  • University of Wisconsin Law School
  • Willamette University College of Law
  • Lewis & Clark Law School

Past Events

Fall 2026

9th Annual Health and Wellness Day Fair (First Time Attending!!)

Career event photo

Explore moments from Kīpapa I Ke Ala Kaʻi: Center for Career Advancement as we engage with UH Hilo students through campus events, career development activities, and student outreach. This gallery highlights our programs, campus partnerships, and commitment to connecting students with resources and opportunities that support their career exploration and professional growth. The images above illustrate our tabling session where we were able to interact with students from across campus!

Fall 2025

October 2025 Graduate School Fair

Career Services Team Ready for the day

Kīpapa I Ke Ala Kaʻi: Center for Career Advancement set up it's first Graduate School Fair!! The images above demonstrate our team and the various graduate schools that had made it to the fair held in campus center, as well as many of the students that had the chance to stop by. This event was specifically sponsored by our good friends at Waiākea Hawaiian Volcanic Water as students were able to stop by and pick up a bottle!

September 2025 Internship Fair

Career Services event photo

Kīpapa I Ke Ala Kaʻi: Center for Career Advancement set up it's first Internship Fair! Mahalo to all the organizations that came out and shared these oppportunities with our students on campus. The images above include the tabling sessions from the various employers, our A-frame for the event, and our very own staff with a student. We are so grateful that we were able to make this event happen and we hope to continue supporting our students in their future career endeavors!!

Spring 2025

Mahalo to all the incredible organizations and programs that participated in UH Hilo's Spring 2025 Career Fair! Your presence, energy, and engagement made a lasting impact, and we are deeply grateful for your continued support of our students' academic and professional journeys. Your commitment to fostering opportunities, sharing knowledge, and mentoring our future leaders is truly invaluable. We look forward to strengthening these connections and building even more pathways for student success in the years to come. Mahalo nui loa!

April 2025 Career Fair

Career Fair taking place in UH Hilo’s Campus Center Plaza

The images above showcase our April 2025 Career Fair, where we were able to bring employers from across the community to share so many opportunities with our students! Above we are able to see the various tables that attended and our students filling out a passport to get free boba from the event. We once again want to mahalo all the employers that took the time to share their experience and opportunities with our students!!

February 2025 Internship & Career Fair

County of Hawaii representatives

The images above highlight our February 2025 Career Fair, where we were able to bring employers onto campus to share amazing opportunities with our students. Above we are able to see the various tables that highlight employers across the community who took the time to share their experience and build a pathway for student success at UH Hilo!

Connect with Employers

UH Hilo Career services provides opportunities for you to connect with employers and explore available employment & internship opportunities throughout your academic journey! We bring employers to campus for career & internship fairs, host guest lectures, and highlight employers and their opportunities via our Instagram @uhhilocareerservices. We are currently working on developing more opportunities for you to connect with employers through career-related workshops and events!

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