Campus Philly Fall Career Event Oct. 28 at the Franklin Institute: Who's Recruiting

Name: Campus Philly's Fall 2026 Career Event
Start: 2026-10-28T18:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-10-28T20:00:00-04:00
Location: The Franklin Institute

PHILADELPHIA, PA — College students and recent grads, this one is on the Parkway. Campus Philly's Fall 2026 Career Event takes over the Franklin Institute on Wednesday, October 28, with Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Comcast, Five Below, JPMorganChase and Independence Blue Cross among the organizations on the participant list. It is one of the few evenings this fall when early-career job seekers can meet that many Philadelphia employers in one room, after class or after work.

Wednesday, October 28, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Franklin Institute, 222 N. 20th St. Check-in opens at 5:30 p.m. Built for students and recent grads. Register in advance.

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📍 At a Glance

Event	Campus Philly's Fall 2026 Career Event
Date	Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Time	6:00 – 8:00 p.m. (check-in opens 5:30 p.m.)
Location	The Franklin Institute, 222 N. 20th St., Philadelphia, PA 19103
Format	In person
Eligibility	College students and recent graduates
Registration	Campus Philly event page

🔥 Who's Recruiting at the Franklin Institute

Campus Philly, the nonprofit that works to keep college talent in the region after graduation, has posted a participant list that reads like a cross-section of the local economy. On the corporate side: CHOP, Comcast, Five Below, JPMorganChase, Independence Blue Cross, Lutron Electronics, Subaru of America, The Campbell's Company, WSFS Bank, Aramark, Hershey Entertainment & Resorts, Hanwha Philly Shipyard, Future Standard and LLR Partners.

Health care and nonprofit organizations include AmeriHealth Caritas, Intealth, AHEDD and Early Life Academy. Public service shows up too, with the Philadelphia Public Service Fellows program and the Upper Merion Township Police Department.

It is not only employers. Graduate and continuing-education programs will be there from La Salle University, Drexel's LeBow College of Business, Rowan University, Rutgers Graduate School-Camden, the University of Pennsylvania's College of Liberal and Professional Studies and Edinburgh Napier University. Campus Philly has not published which specific openings each organization is filling, so treat every table as a conversation, then follow up on the company's own careers page.

⚠️ Read This Before You Go

The event is billed "For Students & Grads," and that is who the recruiters expect to meet. Campus Philly asks attendees to register in advance through its event page; the listing does not post a ticket price, so confirm the details when you sign up. Organizers also offer a short "Know-Before-You-Go" video on the event page, and it is worth the few minutes.

Two perks: anyone who arrives early can explore Franklin Hall, Body Odyssey and Wondrous Space for free, and every attendee is entered in a prize drawing.

🗺️ Not a Recent Grad? Two Events Open to Everyone

Different event, different day, different crowd. If you are mid-career or changing fields, these are a better fit:

Hispanic Heritage Career Resource Fair, Thursday, October 8: workforce and training organizations at Parkway Central Library, walk-ins welcome. See our preview.
PA CareerLink Awareness Day, Wednesday, October 14: a free job and resource fair at Community College of Philadelphia. Full details here.

📋 How to Show Up Ready

Printed copies of a one-page resume, plus a PDF on your phone
A 30-second introduction: your school, your major, and the kind of role you want
Two or three organizations from the list above you have researched
Business casual clothes and comfortable shoes for a museum floor
A plan to send follow-up emails within 48 hours

🔎 Where to Aim Before October 28

Walk in knowing what is already posted. Entry-level and early-career roles open across Center City, University City and the suburbs every week, so run these searches now and bring names you can ask about.

Start here:

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is the Campus Philly Fall 2026 Career Event?

Wednesday, October 28, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Franklin Institute, 222 N. 20th St., Philadelphia, PA 19103. Check-in opens at 5:30 p.m.

Who can attend?

The event is designed for college students and recent graduates. Register in advance through the Campus Philly event page.

Which employers will be there?

The posted list includes CHOP, Comcast, Five Below, JPMorganChase, Independence Blue Cross, Lutron Electronics, Subaru of America, The Campbell's Company, WSFS Bank, Aramark and Hanwha Philly Shipyard, among others, plus several graduate schools.

Is there a cost?

The event page does not list a ticket price for attendees. Check when you register.

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