2026 CIAA Education Day & Career Expo
2026 US Army ROTC CIAA High School Education Day
The US Army ROTC CIAA High School Education Day, one of the conference’s most popular events during the CIAA Basketball Tournament, has reached over 30,000 students since its inception. High school students and chaperones will be able to meet with college recruiters from Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Pennsylvania and Virginia to learn tips to prepare for college as well as get the inside track on the collegiate experience.
The 2026 US Army ROTC CIAA High School Education Day will be held for City Schools and surrounding schools in MD, DC, VA, and neighboring states on Wednesday, February 25th, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The event will kick off with an opening session that includes tournament leadership and sponsor welcome and remarks and US Army ROTC presentation. At the conclusion of the opening program, attendees will have the opportunity to visit the various CIAA institution and vendor booths that are part of our educational fair. Admission offers and scholarships from CIAA colleges and universities will be available. For participants that arrive prior the event’s kickoff, we will have pre-program activities from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. that will include a deejay, games, giveaways, and band and cheerleader performances.
This program is free and open to high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors, and chaperones (e.g., school representatives, organization advisors/staff, parents, etc.).
For questions, please email educationday@theciaa.com.
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2026 CIAA Career Expo
The CIAA not only has a rich and storied tradition in intercollegiate athletics but also has an equally extensive list of alumni who have gone on to make tremendous strides in many different professions. The CIAA Career Expo provides organizations the opportunity to engage with recent graduates, current students, career seekers, and career switchers to recruit for available career and educational opportunities.
The 2026 CIAA Career Expo will be held Thursday, February 26th, at the Baltimore Convention Center from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Participating employers are looking to increase visibility, illustrate the benefits of employment with their organization, access a diverse pool of job seekers, and to provide information to HBCU students about internships and entry-level jobs. Other employers attend the event to introduce students to their organization and to collect résumés for future openings.
So register today to grow your talent, your brand, and your future!
For questions, please email careerexpo@theciaa.com.
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TITLE SPONSOR
ESPN
SPONSORS
Baltimore Police Department
Food Lion
Nationwide
The Home Depot
The Wendy's Company
Seattle Police Department
Self-Help Credit Union
US Army
Wells Fargo
The Y of Central Maryland
PARTNERS
Fulton Bank
Under Armour
Verizon
OTHER PARTICIPATING VENDORS
Anne Arundel Community College
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Baltimore City Fire Department
Bank of America
Bowie State University
Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department
Chesterfield County Police Department
City of Baltimore, Department of Human Resources
City of Roanoke
Delaware State University School of Graduate Adult & Extended Studies
Elizabeth City State University Graduate Education
Fayetteville State University
Fulton Bank
Gates Chili Central School District
High Point University
Johns Hopkins Carey Business School
Johnson C. Smith University
Lincoln University of PA
Livingstone College
Maryland State Police
Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office
Montgomery County Police Department
MWE
National Black MBA Assoc - Greater Maryland Chapter
Novant Health
Prince George's County Public Schools
Service Employees International Union
Shenandoah University
Stockton Police Department
Under Armour
U.S. House of Representatives, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, Office of Talent and Development
Virginia State University Graduate Admissions
Winston-Salem State University Graduate Admissions
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