Event Details

Draft Day is a dynamic career event connecting Arkansas companies with high school students, designed to match students' technical skills and interests with exciting career opportunities. Draft Day offers a Career Expo for all high school students and targeted matches connecting seniors with companies for real interviews. Preparatory workshops ensure students are ready to shine.

Real Interviews. Real Jobs. Real Opportunities.

Mar 13, 2025

8:00 AM - 3:15 PM (CDT)

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Northwest Arkansas Convention Center
1420 South 48th Street
Springdale, Arkansas

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Agenda

  • 1 Day before the event
    3:00 PM - 5:00 PMExpo Load-In/Set Up
  • Day 1
    7:00 AM - 8:00 AMLoad-In/Set Up
    8:00 AM - 8:30 AMKick-Off Breakfast
    9:00 AM - 11:45 AMCareer Expo Open
    11:45 AM - 12:15 PMLunch
    12:15 PM - 3:15 PMCareer Expo Open
    3:15 PM - 4:00 PMCareer Expo Load Out
    Interview Session One
    9:30 AM - 10:15 AMInterview Session One
    Interviews for Registered Seniors
    Interview Session Two
    10:15 AM - 11:00 AMInterview Session Two
    Interviews for registered seniors
    Interview Session Three
    11:00 AM - 11:45 AMInterview Session Three
    Interviews for registered seniors
    Interview Session Four
    12:15 PM - 1:00 PMInterview Session Four
    Interviews for registered seniors
    Interview Session Five
    1:00 PM - 1:45 PMInterview Session Five
    Interviews for registered seniors
    Open Interviews
    2:30 PM - 3:15 PMOpen Interviews

Participating Organizations

Resources

Career Coach and School Staff Responsibilities.pdf
CTE Responsibilities.pdf
Draft Day 2025 Dates and Locations.pdf
Draft Day 2025 Educator FAQ Sheet.pdf
Draft Day 2025 Employer Registration Packet.pdf
Draft Day 2025 Industries and Professions.pdf
Draft Day 2025 Locations Map.pdf
Draft Day Interviewee Responsibilities.pdf
Draft Day Overview for Students.pdf
Draft Day Prep For Seniors.pdf
Draft Day Student Flyer.pdf
Educator Checklist.pdf
Educator Deadline Calendar.pdf
Educator Responsibilities.pdf
Expo Area Tips for Students.pdf
Expo Booth Reservation Details.pdf
Important Dates and Responsible Parties.pdf
Interview Prep for Seniors.pdf
OverviewAndDescription_Students_Handout.pdf
Participating School Commitments.pdf
Principal Responsibilities.pdf
Student Permission Form for Parent Signature.pdf
Student Recruitment Guide for Educators.pdf
Superintendent Responsibilities.pdf
You Science General Overview.pdf
YouScience Overview for Students.pdf
SocialMedia Toolkit_Educators.pdf
2025 Sponsorship Document FV.pdf
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