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