Events and programming
Career fairs
The Department of Computer Science at Virginia Tech is committed to connecting its talented students with top employers in the industry. Our CS|Source Career Fairs, held annually in the fall and spring semesters, connect undergraduate and graduate students with potential employers offering internships and full-time jobs.
Only CS|Source member companies may attend our career fairs. Non-member employers seeking membership or wishing to participate in the should contact Joan Watson at jmwatson@vt.edu.
At the CS|Source Career Fairs, Computer Science student attendees engage in meaningful conversations with company representatives, learn about various career paths, and potentially secure interviews for highly sought-after positions. The CS|Source Career Fairs and other CS|Source programming are a testament to the department's dedication to connecting our Computer Science students to employers and preparing students for success in their future careers.
By participating in our CS|Source Career Fairs, your company will have the chance to showcase your brand, share exciting projects and opportunities, and engage in meaningful conversations with a diverse pool of candidates who are eager to make their mark in the industry. With a reputation for excellence and strong industry partnerships, Virginia Tech's Department of Computer Science is committed to connecting its CS|Source member companies with the brightest minds in computing.
| Semester | Employers | CS Students |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2022 | 23 | 319 |
| Fall 2022 | 35 | 932 |
| Spring 2023 | 25 | 539 |
| Fall 2023 | 31 | 1,330 |
| Spring 2024 | 16 | 483 |
| Fall 2024 | 23 | 1,108 |
CS|Source Members engage in on-campus programming with CS students
CS|Source in the Department of Computer Science at Virginia Tech provides its Partner- and Stakeholder-Level members dozens of opportunities throughout the year to get to know our students beyond meeting them at the CS|Source Career Fair each semester.
Whether leading technical or professional workshops, participating in panel discussions, joining student group socials, or helping prepare students to share their resumes and elevator pitches at our mock career fair, our CS|Source members enjoy myriad points of access with the rich talent pool of CS students soon to be entering the workforce.
CS|Source invites our industry partners to share their ideas for engaging with students! From coffee chats to career days, we'd love to support your efforts. Please contact Dr. Joan Watson (jmwatson@vt.edu; 540-231-8874) for more information.