September 17 2026

Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum Uniondale, NY

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Schedule

Find the session(s) your school is participating in below

Session #1:

Participating Schools: Baldwin, RVC (Southside), Lawrence, East Rockaway, East Meadow, Lynbrook, Valley Stream (Central, North, South), Malverne

9-9:15 AM

School Arrival

9:30-9:50 AM

Prep Rally

10-10:45 AM

Career Jam Exploration Floor

11:05-11:15 AM

Departure*

11:05-11:35 AM

Lunch*

11:35-11:45 AM

Departure*

Session #2:

Participating Schools: Sewanhaka, Long Beach, MacArthur, Uniondale, Division Ave, West Hempstead, Roosevelt, Mepham, Hebrew Academy of Nassau County

10:30-10:45 AM

School Arrival

11-11:20 AM

Prep Rally

11:30-12:30 PM

Career Jam Exploration Floor

12:45 PM

Departure*

12:40-1:05 PM

Lunch*

1:05-1:15 PM

Departure*

*See your school's schedule for lunch and departure slots

Map, Parking & Transportation Information

Event Address: 1255 Hempstead Tpke, Uniondale, NY 11553

Enter via Hempstead–Bethpage Turnpike through the main entrance.

Drive around the booths to the left (buses do NOT fit through the booth lanes).

Drop students off in front of the building along the sidewalks.

Students exit the buses and walk to Gate 10, the main entrance.

Buses continue into Parking Lot 5 or 6 and park.

Everyone will proceed through security, head chaperones will check-in, students will receive their Career Jam bag and proceed into the arena.

Buses may return to the front of the lot to pick students up for departure. *please see your individual school schedule for departure times*

Before Career Jam - Educator Checklist

All participants will adhere to all laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and requirements of Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum.

Prepare your students on business etiquette and appropriate behavior.
Have students complete the Career Jam™ Student Discovery Survey

Ensure media releases are obtained for all students, as media will be present at the event.
- Bring a list of students who cannot be photographed. At check-in, Career Jam staff will provide neon yellow stickers for these students to wear.

Lunch: Lunch is not provided. If your schedule includes lunch time, students should bring a bagged lunch. A space will be provided to eat. Students can carry lunches in their Career Jam bag.
Dress appropriately: Students should wear comfortable, layered clothing. Closed-toe shoes are required.
Backpacks: NO backpacks are allowed in the venue. Please leave them on the bus. Students will receive a Career Jam™ drawstring bag upon arrival.
Show school spirit: Wear school colors!

On The Career Jam Exploration Floor - Teacher Tips

Let students explore: Give them the freedom to visit booths on their own while you circulate and monitor for safety and encourage engagement.
Stay on schedule: Please keep to your allotted time.
Safety first: Walk please—no running.
Scavenger Hunt: Students should complete their Career Jam™ Scavenger Hunt Card & look for volunteers with orange collection bins to turn it in for a chance to win a custom pair of Nike sneakers!

After Career Jam - Keep The Momentum Going

Encourage students to talk with their guidance counselors and teachers about the booths and careers that sparked their interest.
Encourage students to share what they learned with their parents or guardians.
Encourage students to research local career opportunities and explore the education or training needed for the fields they’re excited about.