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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.
The websites below provide listings of career fairs that are taking place in many different locations across the country. Many also include virtual career fairs. We’ve provided a sampling of specific events, but please be sure to visit the organizations’ websites for complete details.
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.
CareerEco Virtual Career Fair
Many organizations list their events on CareerEco. Check out their full calendar for a schedule of virtual or in-person events.
- January 11: Veterinary Professionals Career Fair
- January 23: Virtual Resume Drop-Off
City Career Fairs
City Career Fairs are events hosted by Diversity Employment Day Career Fairs -- an organization focused on providing recruiters access to the United States largest pool of diverse, multi-cultural and qualified candidates. To see a full schedule of their in-person and virtual career fairs, visit their full calendar.
- January 29: Portland, OR - 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.
- January 9: Huntsville, AL Virtual Job Fair
- January 10: Kansas City, MO Virtual Job Fair
- January 15: Madison, WI Virtual Job Fair
- January 22: National Virtual Job Fair
- January 30: Brooklyn, NY Virtual 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 offers many tips that can help you prepare for and succeed at a job fair and in your overall job search.
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 16: Joint Base Langley-Eustis Area Veterans Job Fair
- January 23: San Antonio Veterans Job Fair
- January 28: Western 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.
- January 9: Unlocking Federal Careers: Exploring Student Opportunities
- January 14-15: IRS Ogden, UT Clerk and Tax Examiner Hiring Event
- January 15: Disability Power Hour: AskJAN
- January 16: Hill Air Force Base Hiring Event 2025
- January 23: Region 4 US Environmental Protection Agency Virtual Career Fair
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 to Work Program, call the Ticket to Work Help Line at 1-866-968-7842. For callers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, call 1-866-833-2967 (TTY). Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.; or visit choosework.ssa.gov.
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.
