"Explore Your Future"
2024 College Fair

Students, parents, and the general Medina County public are invited to attend the 28th annual Medina County College and Career Fair on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, from 6:00 to 7:30 pm at the Medina County Fairgrounds/Community Center, 735 Lafayette Road, Medina, Ohio.

In addition to colleges and universities, this event has been expanded to include more local businesses that offer training, further education, and internships. This will provide more opportunities for students to “explore their future.”

Last year the student “Education Passport” was a success. So again this year, students will be offered this Bingo-type card, encouraging them to visit more participating exhibitors’ tables. Upon completing the passport, students will turn it in and receive a prize from the ESC of Medina County.

More than 75 colleges and career-enhancing/resource organizations are currently registered to participate. A list of participating organizations can be found at: www.medina-esc.org, “Special Events,” “College and Career Fair.”

StriveScan, an optional feature, provides student-scanning technology. Students are encouraged to use it, but it is not required to attend. Some organization representatives will be participating in this process. To register for a barcode before the fair, go to www.StriveFair.com. During the fair, students will show their barcode to organization representatives, who will scan it to send students more information about their schools. The day after the fair, students will receive a report with information on the organizations with whom they scanned.

The fair is being hosted by the Educational Service Center of Medina County and Medina County Economic Development Corporation. It is authorized by the Ohio Association for College Admission Counselors. For more information, contact Brenda Zacharias at bzacharias@medinaesc.org.

Organization Registration Information

*** College and Career Fair School Representatives ***

The 2025 Medina County College and Career Fair is scheduled to be held as follows.

Date: October 8 (Wednesday) Time: 6:00 - 7:30 PM Site: Community Center, Medina County Fairgrounds, 735 Lafayette Road, Medina, OH 44256

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday, September 19, 2025

To register for the fair, complete and submit the online registration form.

There is a nonrefundable $45 registration fee to help defray the costs of this event. You may complete your transaction using this link: SquareUp. Payment must be received to complete your registration. All registered participants will receive an email confirmation.

The Medina County College and Career Fair is registered with the Ohio Association for College Admission Counseling (OACAC).

Staff Members
2025 Information

The Medina County College and Career Fair is held annually on an evening in mid-October at the Medina County Fairgrounds Community Center. This event attracts 80-plus colleges and career-enhancing organizations from Ohio and nearby states.

The 2025 College Fair is scheduled for Wednesday, October 8, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Students and parents from Medina County school districts and the general Medina County public are welcome to attend free of charge.

The Medina County College and Career Fair is registered with the Ohio Association for College Admission Counseling (OACAC).