Location and time:

• The ESSDACK Career Expo will be hosted at the Kansas State Fairgrounds in the Meadowlark and Sunflower buildings.

• This is a come-and-go event, and students are welcome to attend any time from 8:30am - 2:30pm on October 29th & from 8:30am - 1:00pm 30th, 2025.

Bus and School Vehicle Parking:

• Download the Directions and Map

• Please share with your Transportation Team!

Lunch:

• Several food vendors will be available on-site and there are numerous establishments in the area.

  • Get a full text list

• Please make group lunch plans in advance. There is no designated lunch area, but students are allowed to eat anywhere within the Fairgrounds.

Who’s coming?

• We anticipate over 200 booth spaces, representing colleges and trade schools, military and public service, and businesses from across the state.

• Get the full list of businesses and institutions that will be hosting booths at the Expo. (registrations will continue to be added)

• View the Printable Detailed Booth List. - Coming Soon

• Please Invite Parents of your students to help increase student engagement. We have provided a flyer and Parent letter template.

Exhibitor Expectations:

• Exhibitors will be expected to interact with your students, but students are also expected to engage with Exhibitors.

Classroom Lessons and Materials:

• Educator Packet and the Expo App

• This resource offers a comprehensive lesson plan designed to prepare students for a successful Career Expo. It includes six progressive lessons with various teaching materials like presentation slides, activity sheets, and engagement strategies, all intended to support student readiness. The program aligns with the Kansas Career Development Cycle and encourages the completion of Individual Plans of Study (IPS) activities and digital portfolio updates. We have provided customizable practical tools within the Educator Packet, making it suitable for all secondary grade levels.