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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.

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.

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.

• December 5:   Food & Agricultural Virtual Career Fair
• December 11: Marketing Virtual Career Fair
• December 11: Personal Career Consulting Services Virtual Event

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.

• December 5:    Honolulu, HI Virtual Job Fair
• December 10:  Cleveland, OH Virtual Job Fair
• December 18:  Eastern Region Virtual 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.

• December 5:   Job Fair at Camp Pendleton
• December 10: Central Region Virtual Career Fair for Veterans
• December 11: Atlanta Veterans Job Fair
• December 12: Orlando 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.

• December 5:   Unlocking Federal Careers: Exploring Student Opportunities
• December 10-11: IRS Kansas City, MO Hiring Event for Contact Reps 
• December 12: CDC Opportunities for Veterans and Military Spouses
• December 18: Federal Correctional Complex (FCC) Forrest City, Arkansas Job 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.