Schedule, Directions, and Accommodations
Schedule
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
10 AM - 12 PM | Employer Set Up, Ballroom A-B Opens to Employers
11 AM - 12 PM | Employer Lunch (lunch tickets required)
11:45 AM | Ballroom A-B Opens to Students with Disabilities
12 PM | Ballroom A-B Opens to All Students
12 - 3 PM | Recruiting Fair
3 PM | Recruiting Fair Ends
Directions, Unloading, and Parking
Address
Room: Ballroom A-B (Ground level)
1301 Second Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Directions and Map
View the map on the bottom of the page or visit Minneapolis's website for directions.
Unloading (street level)
If you need to unload any materials prior to parking, pull into the curved unloading access road off 2nd Avenue (near Ballroom A-B). Park next to the curb on the access road to unload. Enter the building and follow the signs to Ballroom A-B (ground level).
Parking
Visit https://www.minneapolis.org/minneapolis-convention-center/attendees/public-event-parking-options/ to find all available public parking options for the Minneapolis Convention Center. The MCC has partnered with four City of Minneapolis parking ramps to increase attendee convenience. All ramps are connected through the skyway system and are located within two blocks of the MCC.
You can also download the MPLS Parking App to reserve and pay for your parking spot beforehand.
*Parking costs are the responsibility of the employer.
Shipping
Direct shipments to the Convention Center are strongly discouraged, as the Convention Center does not accept direct shipments. You can ship your materials prior to the fair however, through the job fair decorator: Fern.
Shipping Instructions
Fern has been selected as the official service contractor for the event. Shipping information along with other drayage, ordering, material handling, and other exhibitor services information will be emailed by a Fern service member to the contact person on your registration. If you haven't yet received this information or for questions about shipping and ordering, contact:
Marigold, Mike
Fern Exhibitor Account Manager
651-248-3063
Wi-Fi and Audio Visuals
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is not provided at the recruiting fair. The Minneapolis Convention Center offers free Wi-Fi (wireless Internet service) in all first level lobbies. If you need to access Wi-Fi for recruiting purposes in the lower level during the recruiting fair, we recommend using your phone as a hotspot or bringing a hotspot device.
Audio Visuals
If you need any equipment rental or audio visuals for your exhibit booth, visit Minneapolis Convention Center Services or call 612.335.6550.
Hotels
Below are two hotels connected directly to the Minneapolis Convention Center. For a full list of hotels in Minneapolis, visit https://www.minneapolis.org/hotels/.
1001 Marquette Avenue South
Minneapolis, Minnesota
55403-2440
1300 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, Minnesota
55403