MAT Additional Opportunities

SAVE THE DATE! Mark your calendars for the virtual info session(s) that apply to where you are in the program. 

Below please find additional opportunities for MAT students.  Please continue to check back for updates!

Applying for the PEL Info Session

March 23, 2026 from 6-7pm

Link: https://nl.zoom.us/j/8323470005 

*For Winter 2026 Student Teachers - Spring 2026 Student Teachers should attend in Spring (June date TBD)

NLU Principal Panel

Tuesday, April 7, 2026, 4:00-5:30pm via ZOOM

REGISTER HERE to receive ZOOM link

The National College of Education invites all Teacher Candidates to their 4th Annual Principal Panel. Come and hear, first-hand, from school and district leaders their tips and best practices for new graduates looking to be hired.

Topics to include: 

• Application Process

• Interviewing

• Marketability 

• New Teacher Success 

Past Recordings:

Watch the Recording from the NLU 2025 Principal Panel here

Live panel with local HR leaders/Principals to inform future MAT grads about the application process for teaching positions.

Educator Job Fairs:

Chicago Public Schools Events (multiple dates): https://www.teach.cps.edu/events-cntr

IASPA Virtual Job Fairs (multiple dates): https://illinoiseducatorfair.org/ 

North Cook Job Fair (March 14th, 2026): https://www.ncisc.org/about-us/pk-8-job-fair

DuPage ROE Job Fair (April 9th, 2026): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSey5Sc7bqg3iRenHGMaLXneOlbC5jOy5IfBOrvBne6wfLVTMQ/viewform

NLU Virtual Educator Hiring Fair

       Monday, March 9 through Thursday, March 12

       5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

       Click Here to Register