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.

ABILITY Job Fair

Accessible job fair recruiting job seekers with disabilities. Online live face-to-face meetings with recruiters using video, speech to text transcriptions, sign language interpreters, screen reader compatible, and text messages. For more information visit the job fair schedule on their website.

• February 9: First Career Fair of the Year

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.

• February 8: Security Clearance Virtual Career Fair
• February 9: Government & Non-Profit Job Hiring Event
• February 17: Diversity & Inclusion Virtual Career Fair
• February 22: All Majors Virtual Career Fair

City Career Fairs

Diversity Employment Day Career Fairs provide recruiters access to the largest pool of diverse, multi-cultural and qualified professionals in the United States. To see the full schedule of in-person and virtual career fairs, view their full calendar.

• February 8: Portland, OR Diversity Employment Day Career Fair – In Person
• February 17: Law Enforcement & Veterans Diversity Career Fair – Virtual Video
• February 23: Seattle, WA 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.

• February 6: Pembroke Pines, FL Virtual Job Fair
• February 13: International Falls, MN Virtual Job Fair
• February 17: Alaska General Seafoods Virtual Hiring Event
• February 21: Laredo, TX 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.

• February 3: Career Club Virtual Job Fair
• February 10: North and South Carolina SPED Virtual Job Fair
• February 16: Metro NY Chapter - National Black MBA Association Virtual Career Fair
• February 28: USPS Hawaii Virtual 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.

• February 15: National Urban League Black History Month 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.

• February 2: Hampton Veterans Job Fair
• February 7: Eastern Region Virtual Career Fair for Veterans
• February 14: Transitioning Army & Spouse Virtual Career Fair
• February 23: Phoenix Veterans 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.