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Sep 5, 2023

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.

September 12: Government & Non-Profit Jobs Hiring Event
September 13: Healthcare Virtual Career Fair
September 22: National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) Women Recruitment Virtual Outreach Event
September 28: Vault's 3rd Annual Diversity & Inclusion in Internships Virtual Career Fair

City Career Fairs

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.

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.

September 6: Chicago, IL In-Person Career Fair
September 13: Alameda, CA In-Person Career Fair
September 20: Milwaukee, WI In-Person Career Fair
September 27: Los Angeles, CA In-Person Career Fair

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.

September 7: Atlanta, GA Virtual Job Fair
September 18: Columbus, OH Virtual Job Fair
September 21: Boston, MA Virtual Job Fair
September 22: Tulsa, OK Virtual Job Fair

Equal Opportunity Publications

Equal Opportunity Publications (EOP) offers a variety of diverse recruitment resources, including national online career magazines, virtual job board and career fairs for minority groups and people with disabilities. Check out EOP's career expos page for a list of events.

September 20: CAREERS & the disABLED Virtual Career Fairs

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.

September 6: Oregon Bilingual & Diversity Virtual Career Fair
September 19: New York Bilingual & SPED Virtual Teacher Job Fair
September 22: Graduate & Internship Teacher Virtual Job Fair
September 28: Denver Area Virtual Diversity Job 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.

September 7: Charlotte, NC Veterans Career Fair
September 20: Job Fair at Fort Cavazos, TX
September 21: Nashville, TN 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.

September 7: IRS Recruitment Event for Revenue Agent positions - Orlando, FL
September 8: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Careers Information Session - Veterans, Military Spouses, and Persons with Disabilities
September 12: U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Grid Deployment Office Employment Info Session
September 12-14: 2023 Carnegie Mellon University - Encompass & STEM Career Fairs
September 14, 21 and 28: General Services Administration (GSA) Recent Graduate / Internship Information Sessions

Need help on your career path?

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:

CareerOneStop offers many tips that can help you prepare for and succeed at a job fair and in your overall job search.

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.

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.

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