HHP Career & Innovation week
Oct. 19-23, 2026
This event is co-sponsored with UF’s Career Connections Center
Get ready to level up your future during Career & Innovation Week on October 19-23, 2026! We’ve built a week of career-focused events designed to give you an edge—from sharpening your job search skills to building your professional network and learning how innovation is reshaping the workplace. Whether you’re exploring internships, preparing for the Careers in Health, Sport, and Tourism Fair, or thinking about your next big step, this is your chance to gain practical tools, connect with experts, and position yourself for success.
HHP Career & Innovation Week
Monday, Oct. 19
2:30 – 3:45 p.m.
FLG 200
Drop-In to Prepare for Careers in Health, Sport and Tourism Fair
Students can meet with a career coach from UF’s Career Connections Center for help with professional documents, elevator pitches, career planning, and navigating the fair to feel prepared and confident.
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Monday, Oct. 19
4 – 4:50 p.m.
Florida Gym, Room 235 and via Zoom
Pitch Perfect
Are you looking to make a lasting impression on potential employers at this year’s Careers in Health, Sport, and Tourism fair or other networking opportunities? An elevator pitch is a powerful tool that can help you succinctly and persuasively convey your unique value proposition in just a short amount of time. In this interactive workshop, we will guide you through the process of crafting a compelling elevator pitch that effectively communicates who you are, what you do, and why you matter. Participants will receive structured feedback and practical tools to effectively present their background, strengths, and goals.
Tuesday, Oct. 20
9 a.m. – Noon
Career Connections Center, Reitz Union
HHP Day at the Career Closet
Drop-in to the Molm Family Gator Career Closet to access free professional clothing for career fairs, interviews, and the workplace – so you can feel confident without the financial stress. Available to all UF students with a valid UF ID, as well as alumni up to one year after graduation.
Tuesday, Oct. 20
10:40-11:30 AM ET
Zoom: https://tinyurl.com/26puvz9j
Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Health & Human Performance (Panel)
APK Industry Advisory board members who have launched or engaged with health-tech startups or modern private practices share how they leverage emerging technologies to build their businesses from the ground up. This event is sponsored by the Department of Applied Physiology & Kinesiology.
Wednesday, Oct. 21
2:30 – 3:45 p.m.
Florida Gym, Room 200
Drop-In to Prepare for Careers in Health, Sport and Tourism Fair
Students can meet with a career coach from UF’s Career Connections Center for help with professional documents, elevator pitches, career planning, and navigating the fair to feel prepared and confident.
Click here for more info.
Wednesday, Oct. 21
4 – 4:50 p.m.
Florida Gym, Room 235 and via Zoom
Workshop: Prepare for the Fair
Planning to attend the Careers in Health, Sport, and Tourism Fair? Join this workshop in Florida Gym 235 to learn how to prepare and navigate the fair with confidence. We’ll cover what information you should review before the fair, how to prepare a standout introduction, and everything else you’ll need to make a positive impression! This event is open to all UF students and alumni who are planning to attend the Careers in Health, Sport, and Tourism Fair.
Thursday, Oct. 22
10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Reitz Union Grand Ballroom
Careers in Health, Sport, and Tourism Fair
Numerous employers are attending the expo to recruit HHP students for full-time/part-time internships, professional roles, and volunteer/shadowing opportunities.
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Thursday, Oct. 22
3:00-4:00 PM
FLG 235
Zoom: https://tinyurl.com/4zeayk82
Panel: Syllabus to Salary
Board members explicitly connect their daily professional responsibilities to specific courses they took, or experiences/internships/practicums they completed, sharing some information about projects, electives, or core classes that became the foundation for their current roles in health-tech or clinical practice. This event is sponsored by the Department of Applied Physiology & Kinesiology.
Friday, Oct. 23
1:55-2:45 PM
JWRU (Reitz) 3315
Zoom: https://tinyurl.com/mwpm5mxs
Ethics of AI in Healthcare and Sports (Panel)
Industry professionals discuss data privacy and algorithm bias in biometric tracking and the application of ethics in data privacy for collegiate and professional sport organizations. This event is sponsored by the Department of Applied Physiology & Kinesiology.
Friday, Oct. 23
3:00-3:50 PM
JWRU (Reitz) 3315
Zoom: https://tinyurl.com/mr3tjrap
The Human Element in an AI World (Panel)
Industry professionals discuss how they translate complex algorithmic data like wearable fatigue metrics or AI biomechanics breakdowns into actionable, empathetic advice for athletes and patients. This event is sponsored by the Department of Applied Physiology & Kinesiology.
Friday, Oct. 23
HHP AI & Innovation Day
If interested in attending, please contact Dr. Garrett Beatty.
Email Dr. Garrett Beatty.