Overview – What is a Virtual Career Expo?

Each year, CALBO partners with California campuses to host Virtual Career Expos via Zoom connecting students directly with building safety industry professionals. These virtual events offer a dynamic, accessible platform where students explore career opportunities, gain industry insight, and discover pathways in both the public and private sectors that serve and shape California communities.

Benefits to Students

• Engage with a statewide network of building safety professionals from both public and private sectors.
• Exposure to real-world career paths in construction, engineering, inspection, code enforcement, architecture, and municipal leadership.
• Receive career guidance, resources, and insider knowledge about job, internship, and certification opportunities.

Benefits to CALBO

• Inspire the next generation of building safety professionals.
• Provide a platform to share industry experiences and professional pathways.
• Build stronger ties with local educational institutions and future workforce pipelines.

Is this event virtual?

Yes, all Virtual Career Expos are hosted via Zoom.

What is the event format?

CALBO recruits guest speakers and volunteers working in building safety to participate. Each student chooses from a variety of specialized virtual meeting rooms to get their questions answered and make valuable connections with these volunteers. Sample meeting rooms include:

Room Sample: Plan Review & Building Administration
Room Sample: Women in Building Safety
Room Sample: Private Sector – Why Choose This Route?
Room Sample: General Questions – Why Work in This Industry?
Room Sample: Building Inspection & Code Enforcement
Room Sample: Using Drone Technology for Building Safety
Room Sample: Permit Technicians – The Front Line
Room Sample: College Counselors – Education Questions

What are the responsibilities of CALBO and the Campus?

Please review the Virtual Career Expo Marketing Packet for an overview of responsibilities and collaborations, including a sample timeline.

Is there a sample agenda, so I know what to expect?

Please review the 2025 Agenda, including speakers and volunteers, to know what to expect for future events.