Employers

Save the Date!

March 19, 2025 • 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. EST

Early access to the Fair at 9:30 a.m. for Early Bird registrants.

Monroeville Convention Center, Monroeville, PA​

Early Bird registration for consortium candidates opens Friday, December 6, 2024.  

Regular registration opens February 3, 2025.  

See the full list of consortium members here.

Employers from a school district high five after finding the perfect candidate.

Find your perfect
hire at PERC

Are you an educational institution looking to quickly fill a variety of education positions with qualified and passionate candidates? Look no further! Become a member of PERC to gain access to the largest education job fair in the northeast.

The annual PERC Job Fair is held in the Spring and attracts around 500-800 candidates. Candidates from approximately 25 consortia member schools (and many from non-consortium institutions) attend. You’ll have the opportunity to network with juniors and seniors and schedule same-day interviews with preferred candidates.

Whether you are looking for teachers, school counselors, nurses, resource officers, or any job in between, you can connect with a multitude of potential employees every year with PERC!

Candidates with a variety of teaching certifications are expected to attend the fair.

In addition to the list of teacher certification areas recruited at the fair, other professional degrees associated with education are also encouraged to attend.

Teaching candidates possess certifications in diverse areas, including:

  • Art Education

  • Early Childhood/Elementary Education

  • Foreign/World Language Education

  • Health and Physical Education

  • Music Education

  • Reading Specialist

  • Secondary English Language Arts

  • Secondary Mathematics

  • Secondary Science

  • Secondary Social Studies

  • Special Education

Things to consider before registering

    • Additional recruiters are included in each sponsorship tier and receive additional pre-fair marketing benefits designated by each tier package.

    • Additional sponsorship and marketing options available at lower price points: Candidate Lounge Sponsor and Candidate Meal Voucher Sponsor.​​​

    • All registrations received will be reviewed by the PERC Board, prior to approval.

    • Approval criteria: Priority will be given to school-based organizations. All other organization types will remain "pending" in Handshake and placed on a waitlist.

  • Registrations on the waitlist will be reviewed beginning in January and approved as space allows. Consideration for approval will include organization type, registration date, past participation at PERC, and geographic location. You will be contacted directly via email if we are able to accept your registration.

Registration Packages

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Gold Tier

$1,250

Our top sponsorship includes:

  • Admittance for 6 registrants on the day of the event

  • 10x10 booth in a premium location 8’ high back drape, 3’ high side drape

  • 1 six-foot skirted table, 6 chairs, and one trash can

  • Continental Breakfast and Lunch provided to 6 registrants

  • Half-Page ad in digital fair directory: Ad dimensions - 7.45" w x 4.55" h

    • School/Organization Logo listed on the PERC website

    • Listed as sponsor on Candidate Event Page on Handshake

    • Listed as Gold Sponsor in candidate communications

    • Day of recognition including signage in candidate registration area as well as a social media feature

    • Use of Handshake before, during and after the fair

    • Candidate contact information sent prior to the fair (payment must be received by March 1 -- contact information will be sent 1 week before fair)

    **6 recruiters is the maximum number of recruiters permitted at a sponsorship booth. No additional recruiters can be added to this sponsorship package as it already includes the maximum number of representatives.

Employers talk with potential candidates at a job fair.

Silver Tier

$900

This Sponsorship includes:

  • Admittance for 4 registrants on the day of the event

  • 10’x10’ booth in a prime location featuring an 8’ high back drape, 3’ high side drape

  • One 6’ skirted table, 4 chairs, and one trash can.

  • Quarter Page Ad (3.625" W x 4.55" H) in digital fair directory

    • Continental Breakfast and Lunch provided to 4 registrants

      School/Organization listed as sponsor on the PERC website

    • Listed as sponsor on Candidate Event Page on Handshake

    • Listed as Silver Sponsor in candidate communications

    • Use of Handshake before, during and after the fair

    • Candidate contact information sent prior to the fair (payment must be received by March 1 -- contact information will be sent 1 week before fair)

    **up to 2 additional recruiters can be added to a Silver Sponsorship Tier package for $75 each.

Employers laughing with a potential candidate at a job fair.

Bronze Tier

$700

This sponsorship includes:

  • 10’x10‘ booth in a preferred location featuring an 8’ high back drape, 3’ high side drape

  • One 6’ skirted table, 3 chairs, and one trash can.

  • School/Organization listed as sponsor on the PERC website

    • 10x10 booth in a  PREFERRED location - 8’ high back drape, 3’ high side drape

    • 1 six-foot skirted table, 3 chairs, and one trash can. 

    • Continental Breakfast and Lunch provided to 3 registrants

    • School/Organization listed as sponsor on the PERC website

    • Use of Handshake before, during and after the fair

    • Candidate contact information sent prior to the fair (payment must be received by March 1 -- contact information will be sent 1 week before fair)

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Standard Tier

$450

This sponsorship includes:

  • Admittance for 2 registrants on the day of the event

  • 10’x10’ booth featuring an 8’ high back drape, 3’ high side drape

  • 1 six-foot skirted table, two chairs, and one trash can

    • Continental breakfast, lunch, and exhibitor badges for 2 registrants

    • Use of Handshake

    • Candidate contact information will be sent prior to the fair (payment must be received by March 1 to receive contact information)

    **up to 2 additional recruiters can be added to a Standard Registration package for $75 each. A total of 4 recruiters permitted per standard registration. If additional recruiters are needed, you may register for a sponsorship tier package which includes additional recruiters in a bundled registration package.

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Candidate Lounge Sponsor

$150

PERC is seeking sponsors to enhance the Candidate Lounge in an effort to create a calm space for candidates to relax and recharge between networking and interviews.

Sponsors will Receive:

  • Organization logo displayed in the Candidate Lounge at the fair.

  • Logo in Digital Employer Directory and listed as sponsor in the directory.

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Candidate Meal Voucher

$250

PERC provides a meal voucher to every candidate who attends the fair. The voucher can be redeemed at the concession stand for complimentary food items.

Sponsors will Receive:

  • Organization logo featured on the voucher.

  • Signage with sponsor logos will be posted by the concession stand announcing the sponsors.

  • Logo in Digital Employer Directory and listed as sponsor in directory.

Close-up of a handshake over a table.

Interview Table (Add-On)

$125

All registration packages can choose to add-on an interview table. Up to 3 interview tables can be added per employer. Limited availability. Sold on a first-come, first-served basis.

Includes:

  • 1 six-foot table with 2 chairs used for interviewing candidates in a location away from the employer booth in an adjacent banquet hall.

  • Networking is permitted at employer booths until 2pm. After 2pm, the job fair will close and all conversations must move to an interview table in the Interview Area. Recruiters must complete all interviews and depart from the convention center by 3:30pm.

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    Please Note: Let your interviewees know whether they are interviewing at your booth or at interview tables setup in an adjacent banquet hall.

Map of the floor setup of booth locations at PERC. Along the vertical center are 18 gold booths. Inset from each of these are 18 silver booths. Inset from each of these are 18 bronze booths. Floor setup is subject to change.

Booth Assignment Process

All booth locations with be assigned by the PERC Executive Board. Sponsors will be assigned booth locations based on their sponsorship tier and the color-coded diagram. Color-coded locations are intended to provide a general idea of booth locations per registration tier.

​Standard registration booth locations will be assigned based on the date the registration was received.

*Floor map subject to change without notice. 

Travel Information

Parking and Shuttle Information

Free parking is available at the Monroeville Convention Center (MCC), DoubleTree Hotel next door to the convention center, and the MCC Overflow Parking Lot at Monroeville Mall in front of Dick's Sporting Goods. If you park elsewhere, you risk being ticketed or towed at your expense.  DO NOT park at Home Goods, At Home, Burlington Coat Factory, the VA Hospital or any other surrounding businesses.  

A few FREE shuttle buses will continuously circle the lots between MCC, DoubleTree Hotel and the lots in front of Dick's Sporting Goods at the Monroeville Mall. Look for the White URSO shuttle bus. The shuttle will take you to the MCC South Entrance.

​**Please allow an additional 15 minutes to your arrival time if utilizing the shuttle.

Local Airport

The closest airport to the Monroeville Convention Center is Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT), located approximately 31 miles from the convention center. After arriving at the airport, you will travel through Pittsburgh to arrive at the Monroeville Convention Center. Traffic through the city is unpredictable. We recommend allowing ample time to travel to and from the airport.

Hotel Room Blocks

  • 2.6 miles from the Monroeville Convention Center.

    300 Mosside Blvd.
    Monroeville, PA 15146
    412-380-4000

    Complimentary hot breakfast!

    Block available until February 26, or until block is sold out.

    Rooms available for March 18 and 19:

    • 1 King Bed with sofa bed and fridge – $129 per night

    • 1 Queen Bed and fridge – $129 per night

    Make a reservation.

  • 2.7 miles from the Monroeville Convention Center.

    122 Daugherty Drive
    Monroeville, PA 15146
    412-380-9100

    Complimentary hot breakfast!

    Block available until February 24, or until block is sold out.

    Rooms available for March 17–19:

    • 1 King Bed with full-size sofa bed – $149 per night

    • 2 Double Beds with full-size sofa bed – $149 per night

    Make a reservation here or by calling and mentioning PERC.

  • 1.3 miles from the Monroeville Convention Center.

    3455 William Penn Highway
    Pittsburgh, PA 15235
    412-816-1300

    Complimentary hot breakfast!

    Block available until February 16, or until block is sold out.

    Rooms available for March 18 and 19:

    • Studio King Suite – 1 King Bed with full-size sofa bed – $129 per night

    Make a reservation here.

  • 1.5 miles from the Monroeville Convention Center.

    3962 William Penn Highway
    Monroeville, PA 15146
    412-856-8680

    Complimentary hot breakfast!

    Block available until February 24, or until block is sold out.

    Rooms available for March 17–19:

    • 1 King Bed with twin-size sofa bed – $149 per night

    • 2 Queen Beds – $149 per night.

    Make a reservation here or call and mention PERC.

Electricity, Shipping, and Other Information

Electric at Booth

Complete this service order form to arrange for standard electricity at your booth. Additional fees apply. It is recommended that you reserve your electric ASAP as it is more expensive closer to the time of the event. You do not need your booth number to complete the form. 

Shipping Materials

Complete this service order form to arrange for the shipping of your materials. Additional fees may apply. You do not need your booth number to complete the form.

Vendor Form

Do you need a copy of our W9? Request it by emailing treasurer@percjobfair.org.

Hear from past employers!

  • PERC provides school divisions the opportunity to network with some of the best candidates prepared by top-notch teacher preparation programs.

    Angie Fiscus
    Culpeper County Public Schools

  • It is really nice to connect with such a large number of candidates all in one place and in one day! It is truly district time well spent.

    Dr. Elizabeth McMahon
    MASD

  • One of the best Job Fairs I have attended, so well organized and communication was A+.


    Rod Sasse, EVP
    Imagine Schools

  • You get the opportunity to speak to so many great candidates from a variety of schools! No one is left out and we will end up offering to hopefully a handful of students from this fair!

    Hannah
    Caroline County Public Schools, MD

  • The best aspect of the PERC Education Job Fair is the pride and preparation of the students. I find them to be well versed, engaging and professional.

    Tiffany Doster
    Prince George’s County Public Schools, MD