NEXT LIVE EVENT - FALL 2021
MORE DETAILS COMING SOON!

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new!  in-person option!
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easily set-up your own mini pop-up fair @ your school!

print final Pop Up Fair packet

To accommodate everyone's needs, resources, and space requirements to set up this "POP UP Fair,"  we have included multiple options.  

Notice!  For A Successful POP UP Fair:
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PACKET UPDATES  |  We will update this packet with any changes over the next week before the fair.  If possible, we would encourage you to print the final packet a day before the fair, so that it includes any changes.  If you can not wait, you are welcome to print this packet now.  Just know that in the next week we may have a few minor changes.  
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RECOMMENDED OPTION  |  If resources and space allow, we recommend printing the "FULL Packet" option to have the most "fair-like" experience.  This detailed packet includes a page for each exhibitor with overview information such as: "Fun Facts, Location, Career Fields, Questions To Ask, & More!"

PRINTING FORMAT  |  We also recommend printing in color if possible.  We have included both color and black/white options depending upon your resources.

print - full packet
*Recommended Option

If resources and space allow, we recommend printing the "Full Packet" option to have the most "fair-like" experience.  This detailed packet includes a page for each of the 80+ exhibitors with great overview information such as: "Fun Facts, Location, Career Fields, Questions To Ask, & More!"
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​PACKET PAGE BREAKDOWN
FULL PACKET  |  (108 Pages)
  • Directions & Setup  |  (1-5 Pages)
  • Entry to the Fair Pages  |  (6- 15 Pages)
  • General Resources (Financial Aid, Scholarships, Career Search, etc.)  |  (16-23 Pages)
  • DETAILED Overall Exhibitors  |  (24-108 Pages)

print - mini packet


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This is a "Condensed Mini Packet" with only small links for each of the 80+ exhibitors.  If you are restricted on space and resources, you might want to look at printing out this mini packet and/or do combination of both packets.  Please utilize or adjust these these however works for you and your plan.  

​PACKET PAGE BREAKDOWN
MINI PACKET  |  (36 Pages)
  • Directions & Setup  |  (1-5 Pages)
  • Entry to the Fair Pages  |  (6- 15 Pages)
  • General Resources (Financial Aid, Scholarships, Career Search, etc.)  |  (16-23 Pages)
  • CONDENSED Overall Exhibitors  |  (24 - 36 Pages)

Ways To Engage Your students?

New!   Stream Student  Tips Video
This video is about 30 Minutes - you may just choose to keep replaying it over again throughout the live fair time.
We are excited to share this new resource for you to stream in your gym or "POP UP Fair" space for students to hear inspirational support tips from education professionals from across Montana and beyond. 

1 | New!   Stream Student  Tips Video & project it up for students to watch in your fair space.

2 |  PLAY MUSIC IN THE AREA OF YOUR FAIR.

3 | OFFER TREATS (COOKIES, CANDY, VEGGIE PLATTERS, COFFEE, ETC.).

4 | OFFER YOUR OWN GIFT CARDS.
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5 | PROMOTE OUR OVERALL $1,000 SCHOLARSHIPs, COLLEGE SWAG, AMAZON GIFT CARDS, & MORE GIVEN AWAY TO STUDENTS WHO SIMPLY LOGIN TO THE FAIR.

do you want to offer your own student incentives onsite?

  • New!   Apply for a $100 Support Scholarship  |  To add incentives to your own “POP UP Fair,” we are offering mini $100 scholarships to help.  Offer cookies, donuts, candy, snacks, gift cards, etc.  The first 30 eligible applicants will receive these support funds.   Apply ASAP to secure your place.   Apply

do you need help?

We are here to help you!  Feel free to reach out:  Amy.Leary@MontanaColleges.com / 406.531.3531

steps to the pop up fair 
​EASILY ENGAGE YOUR STUDENTs AT YOUR OWN SCHOOL!

This POP UP Fair will directly link to the live virtual fair, so your students may chat live, meet 80+ different colleges, careers, military, etc. in real time.
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​Instead of trying to work with individual students for this event, we highly encourage you to make this as easy as possible for you and students and help your students engage easily with this live fair!  Here are some simple steps to set-up your own mini, on-site "POP-UP Fair" experience at your own school for your own students!  
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  • Step 1  |  Preview the “Example Packet” - Mini, On-site, POP-UP Fair option to give you an idea of how easy this can be and also a huge service to your students to have 100’s of education and career professionals in one place ready to live chat to help your students! 
  • Step 2  |  Pick Your Location  |  Find and reserve a space at your high school to set up this easy plan!  I.E – the gym, a large room, a hallway, etc.  Save this space for the times of the “Live Student Fair.”  Live Fair times are:  April 7 @ 1-3pm  & April 8 @ 9-11am
  • Step 3  |  Simplified Scheduling!  Students ONLY need 20 Minutes @ the Fair!  |  Share this opportunity with your students to cycle through the onsite fair to engage with all the exhibitors, live chat, ask questions, request information, sign up for the $1,000 scholarship, etc. 
  • Step 4  |  Before The Fair  |  Share promotions and invites to attend your on-site, high school college & career fair information with your students, parents, community, etc. 
  • Step 5  |  A Few Days Before The Fair  |  Print The Final Fair Packet – This packet will be available to print a few days before the fair and will include a page for each exhibitor and a QR code to scan to connect students to the live fair event and live chat.
  • Step 6  |  The Week Of The Fair - Setup For Your Pop-Up Fair
    • See “Example Packet” for setup ideas.
    • Lay pages for each exhibitor out in a room, gym, and/or tape on a hallway wall where students can walk through safely and easily to check out exhibitors, live chat during the live fair times with exhibitors, learn about colleges, careers, scholarships, and so much more!
    • Allow your students to attend at least 20 minutes of the mini, on-site fair.  
    • Student will be able to use their cell phones to directly connect to the live fair, or student could use a laptop/computer to directly access the virtual fair @ www.MontanaColleges.com .  
    • Please encourage parents to attend.
    • Please follow all COVID safety protocols for your school and adjust this plan as you see fit.
  • Have fun!