Discover Who’s Hiring Now

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.

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 24: Portland, OR – 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 8: Lansing, MI Virtual Job Fair
• January 12: Gresham, OR Virtual Job Fair
• January 22: Clarksville, TN Virtual Job Fair
• January 25: Lincoln, NE Virtual Job Fair
• January 26: Tucson, AZ Virtual Job Fair

Education Week

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.

Since 1981, Education Week has been America's trusted resource for K-12 education news and information from classrooms and capitol buildings. See a full list of their job postings.

• January 25: Virtual Career Fair for Teachers and K-12 Staff

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 20: Bilingual & Diversity Customer Service & Sales Virtual Career Fair
• January 26: National Teachers of Color Virtual Job Fair
• January 31: National Early Childhood Education Job 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 15: Minneapolis Professional Diversity Career Fair

Peace Corps

The Peace Corps brings together skilled, committed volunteers with welcoming host communities for service opportunities in more than 60 countries. Visit their full calendar of events.

• January 25: Peace Corps 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 18: Tampa Veterans Job Fair
• January 23: Western Virtual Career Fair for Veterans
• January 25: 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 25: EPA Virtual Job Fair
• January 30: Hill Air Force Base Hiring Event

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.

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.