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Career fairs are an excellent way to start or advance your job search. Whether they're in person or online, job fairs let you engage with potential employers and learn about job openings. If you're aware of an upcoming job fair that our readers would find helpful, please email us at socialmedia@choosework.ssa.gov with the event name, dates and official website.
CareerEco Virtual Career Fair
Many organizations list their events on CareerEco. Check out their full calendar for a list of virtual or in-person events.
- January 21: Large Animal & Public Sector Virtual Career Expo
- January 31: Enterprise Computing Virtual Career Fair
Links to these job fairs are not affiliated with nor endorsed by Social Security and may not follow the same privacy, security and accessibility policies. To learn more about accommodations available to job seekers wanting to attend a fair, please contact each organization directly for their accommodation request process and deadlines.
City Career Fairs
Diversity Employment Day Career Fairs provide recruiters access to the United States' largest pool of diverse, multi-cultural and qualified professionals. To see the full schedule of in-person and virtual career fairs, view their full calendar.
- January 18: Seattle Diversity Employment Day Career Fair - In Person
- January 26: Bay Area Diversity Employment Day Career Fair – In Person
DiversityX
DiversityX connects Black Americans, Latinx, Asian Americans, Native Americans, women, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community with top companies. For a listing of DiversityX virtual events near you, visit their calendar.
- January 9: Knoxville, TN Virtual Job Fair
- January 13: Lynn, MA Virtual Job Fair
- January 23: Little Rock, AR Virtual Job Fair
- January 27: Gresham, OR Virtual Job Fair
Eventbrite Virtual Career Fairs
Eventbrite is an events management and growth platform. Their platform allows anyone to find and attend a variety of events. Check out their virtual career or job fair listings.
- January 6: Monthly #USGov Virtual JobExpo / Career Fair #Online
- January 15 - 31: Virtual Job Fair Jobs717
- January 18: Virtual Hiring Event
- January 26: 2023 Southern CA Supply Chain & Logistics (Virtual) Veteran Career Fair
Professional Diversity Network
Professional Diversity Network works to connect job seekers with employers that value an inclusive and diverse work environment. Visit their full calendar of events.
- January 16: MLK Jr. Holiday Diversity Virtual Career Fair
RecruitMilitary
RecruitMilitary seeks to tap into the extensive talent pool that veterans represent for employers. For a listing of all RecruitMilitary virtual events, visit their calendar.
- January 19: Tampa Veterans Job Fair
- January 24: Western Virtual Career Fair for Veterans
- January 26: San Antonio Veterans Job Fair
USAJOBS
USAJOBS is the federal government's official employment site. As part of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM), USAJOBS helps recruit and retain a world-class government workforce. USAJOBS connects job seekers with federal employment opportunities across the United States and around the world. Visit their list of events.
- January 4 & 5: IRS Direct Hiring Event in Memphis – Clerk & Tax Examiner Positions
- January 17 & 18: Eglin Air Force Base Civilian Hiring Event in Ft. Walton Beach, FL
- January 26: Region 4 Virtual Job Fair
Preparing for Job Fairs
Before you attend a job or career fair, be sure to prepare. We have a variety of resources to help, including:
- Get Ready! Preparing for and Attending a Virtual Career Fair
- Making the Most of a Virtual Career Fair
- 9 Tips to Help You Succeed at a Career Fair
CareerOneStop also has a lot of tips that can help you prepare for and succeed at a job fair and in your overall job search.
Need help on your career path?
Social Security's Ticket to Work (Ticket) Program can help. The Ticket Program supports career development for people ages 18 through 64 who receive Social Security disability benefits (SSDI/SSI) and want to work.
Through this free and voluntary program, eligible participants can work with service providers to receive the supports and services they need to find and maintain employment as they move toward financial independence through work. Connect with one today to learn how the Ticket Program can help you on your path to financial independence.
Learn More
To learn more about the Ticket Program, visit choosework.ssa.gov or call the Ticket to Work Help Line at 1-866-968-7842 or 1-866-833-2967 (TTY), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET. Ask for a list of service providers or find providers on your own using the Ticket Program Find Help tool.
You can also learn more by registering for a free, online Work Incentives Seminar Event webinar. Or, text TICKET to 1-571-489-5292 to receive Ticket Program texts. Standard messaging rates may apply, and you can opt out at any time.
