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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 calendarfor a list of virtual or in-person events.
- March 5: Agricultural Virtual Career Fair
- March 7: HBCU & Minority Serving Institutions Virtual Career & Grad School Fair
- March 13: Teacher Diversity Virtual Fair
- March 20: Native American & Indigenous Work Force Virtual Career Fair
- March 21: Business & HR Virtual Career Fair
City Career Fairs
Hosted annually by City Career Fair, 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.
- March 6: Los Angeles, CA 1 – In Person
- March 20: Denver, CO 1 – In Person
- March 22: Health Care & Diversity Virtual Career Fair
- March 27: Phoenix, AZ – In Person
Corporate Grays
Corporate Gray was founded in 1994 with one mission: to connect those who have served in the military with employers nationwide. Their job fair events are for transitioning service members of all rank and branches of service, veterans, and military spouses. See their full schedule here.
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.
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.
- March 4: Chesapeake, VA Virtual Job Fair
- March 19: Dayton, OH Virtual Job Fair
- March 22: Las Vegas, NV 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.
- March 1: Nonprofits Virtual Job Fair / Career Expo Online Event
- March 6: Virtual Job Fair
- March 20: Career Fair - Virtual
- March 26: Michigan Bilingual & Diversity 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.
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.
- March 6: Fort Campbell Hiring Event
- March 14: Job Fair at Fort Bliss
- March 19: National Virtual Career Fair for Veterans
- March 28: Job Fair at Joint Base Lewis McChord
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.
- March 13: Wright Patterson AFB Hiring Event
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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 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.