IGNITE Fall 2026 Schedule

Association of Information Systems Kickoff Meeting

Thursday, September 3

5-6 p.m.

BAS S326-SunTrust Room

Come learn what AIS is, why it exists, meet our Executive Board Members, and hear from a guest speaker.

Hosted by AIS Student Organization

Building Your Professional Online Presence & Network

Thursday, September 10

1:00-2:00 p.m.

Zoom

Hosted by Career Development Center

Join us for a 1-hour workshop on how to use LinkedIn for job searching and networking & build your scholarly identity with ORCID. Presented by the Career Development Center and Walker Library faculty.

Career Tuesday

What’s Your Next Move? | Business & Career Meetup

Tuesday, September 15

4:30-5:45 p.m.

SunTrust Room | BAS S326

Hosted by Jean Wilson

Come chat with real business partners to see what working at their organizations is actually like, get answers about different career fields, and build connections for your future.

• Who’s coming: Top regional partners across business, tech, and creative fields.
• What to expect: Great conversations, career insights, and direct networking.

Researching Companies in Your Industry

Wednesday, September 16

1:00-2:00 p.m.

Zoom

Hosted by Career Development Center

Join us for a 1-hour workshop on how to find companies in your industry, use research tools to discover information about those companies, and utilize Handshake for job and internship searching. Presented by the Career Development Center and Walker Library faculty.  

Career Fair Ready Workshop

Thursday, September 17

9:40-11:05 a.m.

KUC 324

Hosted by Career Development Center

A fun and fast 85-minute workshop to help students get ready for The Big Career Fair! Students will learn to formulate and deliver an elevator pitch, get their resume reviewed, and have a professional headshot taken after visiting the Career Closet! Presented by the Career Development Center and Communication Studies Dept. 

Redstone Reality Fair

Tuesday, September 22

9 a.m.-1 p.m.

BAS Courtyard

Hosted by IGNITE & Redstone Federal Credit Union

Swing by the courtyard and join in an eye-opening life simulation game where you’ll learn about personal finances, savings, cost of living, get snacks and the opportunity to win prizes!

CAT Financial Visit

Thursday, September 23

4:00-6:00 p.m.

BAS S326-SunTrust Room

Hosted by AIS Student Organization

Learn how CAT Financial powers global business operations and discover internship opportunities that can launch your career.

The BIG Career Fair

Thursday, September 24

11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Rec Center

Hosted by the Career Development Center

Come to the largest career fair of the year where you can meet with employers from all industries to learn about full and part-time job opportunities and internships. Open to all students.

Career Action Plan

Thursday, October 15

3:15-4:15 p.m.

ACB 104

Hosted by Career Development Center

Explore and discover your interests, passions, and unique talents as well as identify the skills you need to develop for a successful future! Presented by Elisha Lawrence from the Career Development Center in collaboration with REBOUND.

Leadership Summit

Friday, October 23

11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Embassy Suites, Murfreesboro

Hosted by Jones College of Business

Lunch Included. Registration Required.

Call of Data: 24 Hour Business Analytics Challenge

Friday, October 23- Saturday, October 24

4 p.m. Friday-4 p.m. Saturday

Awards Dinner at 6 p.m., Saturday, October 24

BAS Various Locations

 Hosted by Greg Nagel & Finance Department

A 24-hour Data Dive Challenge where randomly paired student teams analyze a real-world business challenge presented by HCA/Parallon. Teams will then present their solutions to a panel of judges from HCA, faculty, and students for a chance to win $1,000 or $500.

Straight Talk –Ask the Employers

Tuesday, October 27

4:30-5:45 PM

SunTrust Room | BAS S326

Hosted by Jean Wilson

No polished sales pitches—just honest, student-driven conversations with area business leaders. Faculty facilitators will guide the Q&A using your questions, followed by open networking.

Telling Your Story

Tuesday, November 10

9:40-11:05 a.m.

KUC 324

Hosted by the Career Development Center

Identify the knowledge, skills, and abilities you have developed at MTSU, learn how the Engage ePortfolio prepares you for job applications and interviews, and practice your interview skills. Breakfast will be provided, and the career closet will be open! 

Etiquette Dinner

Tuesday, November 10

4:30-5:45 PM

SunTrust Room | BAS S326

Hosted by Jean Wilson

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Job Searching 101 & the Recruiter’s Perspective

Wednesday, November 11

3-4 p.m.

Zoom

Hosted by Career Development Center

Hear directly from the Career Development Center and local recruiters about how to strategically land that job. Presented by Jennie Bryan from the Career Development Center and guest employer partners.