Attend a Career Fair in September
Attend a job fair in September to see what employers have to offer and are looking for as they seek to hire new employees.
Career fairs are an excellent way to start or advance your job search. They give you the chance to meet potential employers and learn about different job opportunities. The career fairs listed in this post are just a few of the offerings in September. Visit the organizers' websites for a full list of career fairs to see if there's one near you.
If you're aware of an upcoming job fair that our readers would find helpful, email us at socialmedia@choosework.ssa.gov with the event name, dates and official website.
City Career Fairs (In Person)
City Career Fair's Diversity Employment Day (DED) career fairs provide the chance for local and national employers to meet and interview qualified candidates from diverse communities.
- September 5: Bay Area/Oakland, CA
- September 11: Chicago, IL
- September 20: Milwaukee, WI
- September 27: Los Angeles, CA
Before You Attend
Once you're registered for a career fair, you can use our tips to help you prepare for a career fair, whether it's in person or online:
Choice Career Fairs (In person)
Choice Career Fairs organizes job and career fairs throughout the United States.
- September 6: Houston, TX
- September 13: Albuquerque, NM
- September 13: New York, NY
- September 18: Las Vegas, NV
- September 27: Charlotte, NC
Visit their site and select "Career Fairs" at the top to view the full calendar.
Coast to Coast Career Fairs (In Person)
Coast to Coast Career Fairs holds numerous in-person career fairs across the country each month. To find a full list of career fairs by region, check out their calendar.
Diversity Career Group (In Person)
Diversity Career group focuses their career and job fairs on connecting employers and jobseekers through sit-down conversations and first-round job interviews.
- September 13: Irvine, CA
- September 13: Phoenix, AZ
- September 20: Portland, OR
To find the full list of their events, visit the website and select "Career Fairs" at the top of the page.
RecruitMilitary (In Person and Virtual)
RecruitMilitary seeks to tap into the extensive talent pool that veterans represent for employers.
- September 6: Greater Miami Area Veterans Job Fair
- September 6: Houston Veterans Job Fair
- September 13: Nashville Veterans Job Fair
National Career Fairs (In Person)
National Career Fair holds free career fairs in over 130 cities each year. Check out their Career Fair Calendar for a full list of events
- September 5: Washington, DC
- September 6: Philadelphia, PA
- September 11: Atlanta, GA
- September 12: Reno, NV
- September 18: Louis, MO
- September 26: Boston, MA
About Ticket to Work
Social Security's Ticket to Work (Ticket) program supports career development for people ages 18 through 64 who receive Social Security disability benefits (SSI or SSDI) and want to work. The Ticket program is free and voluntary. It helps people with disabilities move toward financial independence and connects them with the services and support they need to succeed in the workforce.
Learn More
To learn more about the Ticket program, call the Ticket to Work Help Line at 866-968-7842 or 866-833-2967 (TTY) Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET. Ask a representative to send you a list of service providers or find providers on your own with the Ticket program Find Help tool.
