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Get Ready for the Teach225 Career Fair

What to Expect

Expectations

Who Can Attend

How to Prepare

What can I expect at the Teach225 Career Fair?

Explore charter, private, and traditional school job opportunities.

Meet our educator prep program reps. They can help you discover your path to a teaching certification.

Enjoy free refreshments, and a chance to win door prizes.

Network with other teachers, schools, and professionals.

I’m not a teacher. Can I still attend?

YES! We welcome anyone who is looking for a way to positively impact our community.

Not sure where to start? Teach225 partners with educator preparation programs that make starting your teaching career easy, regardless of your experience. 

Becoming a teacher is a rewarding life choice. The heart to care for kids is one of the most important qualifications for becoming a teacher!

How should I prepare for the fair?

Update your resume and print multiple copies.

Practice your elevator pitch. This should be a quick, compelling story about who you are and where you are going!

Research the schools and programs that will be in attendance.

Make a list of interview questions.

Prepare an appropriate outfit that makes you feel confident.


Event Details

Thursday, March 26, 2026
3:30-5:30 p.m.

Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI)l
500 Main St.
Baton Rouge, LA 70801

Free parking is available at St. Joseph Cathedral, 401 Main St.

Enjoy free refreshments and a chance to win incredible door prizes!

There will also be an on-site resume support station where educators
can receive real-time feedback and revisions before meeting with schools.

Not a Teacher? Not a Problem.

Maybe you’ve already had a successful career and are looking for a way to give back in this next chapter. Or, maybe your current profession doesn’t fulfill your desireto help younger generations. Teaching could be the next step for you.

Skills you’ve learned in other roles make you an asset. This includes, but is not limited to:

•   Communication skills
•   Leadership and management skills
•   Time management
•   Instructing and presenting
•   Interpersonal skills

At Teach225, we work with certification partners that can help you take the next step to getting certified to become a teacher. Speak with them at the Career Fair or learn more here.

Learn More

What to Bring

Printed resumes

Questions to ask participating schools and programs

Business Cards

Notepad / Pen and Paper

Career Fair Scavenger Hunt

Download, print,  and bring the list below to participate in our Career Fair Scavenger Hunt. Find all items for an extra entry in our final door prize drawing! 

Download

Questions?

Email Jasmine Simmons at jasmine@newschoolsbr.org.