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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.

• July 9: Government and Non-Profit Virtual Job Fair
• July 10: MBA Virtual Career and Grad School Fair
• July 16: Energy and Environmental Virtual Career Fair

Corporate Gray

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 ranks 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.

• July 25: Virtual Nationwide Military-Friendly Job 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.

• July 11: Lansing, MI Virtual Job Fair
• July 17: St. Louis, MO Virtual Job Fair
• July 18: Hialeah, FL Virtual Job Fair
• July 25: Stamford, CT Virtual Job Fair
• July 25: Riverside, CA 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.

• July 11: Washington DC Virtual Job Fair
• July 18: Association of Latino Professionals For America (ALPFA) Phoenix Virtual Career Fair
• July 18: Hawaii Virtual Job Fair
• July 19: Non-Profits Club Virtual Job Fair and Career Networking Event
• July 20: Bilingual and Diversity Customer Service and Sales 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.

• July 12: Alpha Phi Alpha Congressional Career Fair
• July 16: NAACP National Convention Career Fair
• July 23-24: National Urban League (NUL) National Conference Hybrid Career Fair
• July 31: Sigma Gamma Rho 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.

• July 9: Western Virtual Career Fair for Veterans
• July 10: Job Fair at Fort Moore
• July 25: San Antonio Veterans Job Fair
• July 30: Central Region Virtual Career Fair for Veterans

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.

• July 10: IRS Atlanta, GA - Contact Representative Hiring Event
• July 17: 2nd Annual Travis Air Force Base Federal Job Fair
• July 17: FBI Diversity Agent Recruitment Event - New Orleans, LA
• July 25: Department of Defense Summer Hiring Event - Alexandria, VA

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.