Engineering Career Trek to Chicago

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Join Engineering Career Services for a two-day Chicago Career Trek to explore leading engineering companies, meet Iowa alumni, and gain insight into career paths across multiple disciplines. Students will visit:

Sargent & Lundy – A global leader in power and energy engineering, offering exposure to large-scale infrastructure projects and multidisciplinary design teams.

OSI Group – A worldwide food manufacturing and supply chain leader producing burgers and plant-based patties for major customers. Students will tour the West Chicago plant, learn about production operations, and hear from OSI’s intern program coordinator about internship and early career opportunities.

What You’ll Experience:

  • Company tours and facility overviews

  • Networking with Iowa Engineering alumni and industry professionals

  • Insights into internship and full-time opportunities

  • A firsthand look at engineering careers in the heart of Chicago

Financial Assistance Available
We want every student who’s interested to be able to participate in Career Treks. If cost is a barrier, please reach out to Kalindi Garvin (kalindi-garvin@uiowa.edu) to learn about available financial assistance options. All inquiries are handled confidentially.

Thursday, November 6, 2025 (all day)
Friday, November 7, 2025 (all day)
Seamans Center
103 South Capitol Street, Iowa City, IA 52240
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Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Kalindi Garvin in advance at 3194671058 or kalindi-garvin@uiowa.edu.